Sustainability Report 2025

At Kenya Airways, sustainability is embedded in how we operate, innovate, and create long-term value. Guided by our vision to be Africa's preferred and sustainable aviation group, we continue to strengthen our environmental stewardship, social impact, governance practices, and operational resilience.

The FY2025 Sustainability Report reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, while supporting sustainable growth across our business and the communities we serve. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and references IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2).

2025 Sustainability Highlights

Driving Sustainable Value KES 146 Billion direct economic value generated.

  •  4,449 employees across our global network.
  •  46% women representation in our workforce.
  • 100% performance review coverage for employees.
  •  KES 5.8 million mobilised for education and social support initiatives.
Social Highlights

Environmental Stewardship

Advancing Climate Action

Kenya Airways remains committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 and advancing the transition to sustainable aviation through operational efficiency, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and emissions management.

Key Environmental Achievements

  • 19% reduction in total waste generated.
  •  94% reduction in hazardous waste. 802.35 tonnes of total waste generated.
  •  341.99 tonnes of waste diverted from disposal.
  • 1.69 MJ/RPK energy intensity.
  • 122.06 gCO₂e/RPK emissions intensity.
  •  First verified low-carbon flight in Africa powered through SAF Book & Claim attributes.
Environmental Highlights

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Kenya Airways continues to advance SAF readiness through strategic partnerships, local supply chain development, and participation in global initiatives aimed at accelerating aviation decarbonisation.

Economic Highlights

People & Social Impact

Empowering Our People

Our employees remain central to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable aviation services.

FY2025 Highlights:

  • Workforce increased to 4,449 employees.
  •  46% women representation. 85% gender parity level achieved.
  • 17.28 average training hours per employee. 103% gender parity in training participation.
  • 100% return-to-work and retention rate following parental leave.

Safety & Wellbeing

Safety remains our highest operational priority. Zero work-related fatalities. Zero high-consequence injuries. Zero customer safety non-compliance incidents. 100% compliance and audit coverage. Human Rights & Community Impact

Kenya Airways continues to lead industry efforts in combating human trafficking and supporting vulnerable communities.

  • 418 trafficking and smuggling interceptions supported.
  • 158 trafficking survivors supported through repatriation efforts.
  • 293 learners with disabilities supported through rehabilitation programmes.
  • 66 vulnerable beneficiaries directly supported

Financial Performance - In 2024, Kenya Airways reported an operating profit of Ksh 5.4 billion, marking the first time in seven years that the airline achieved such a positive financial result. This performance reflects strong recovery post-pandemic and efficient operational strategies.

Retirement Benefits - 82.9% of the workforce is eligible for retirement benefits, which includes participation in an independently managed pension fund valued at Ksh. 25,937,200,000.

Governance Highlights

Governance & Responsible Business

Strong governance underpins our sustainability journey.

Governance Highlights

Sustainability integrated into Enterprise Risk Management processes.

  • Zero material non-compliance incidents recorded.
  • Enhanced sustainability reporting aligned to GRI and IFRS sustainability disclosure standards.
  • Strengthened ethics and integrity framework through the Ethics Hub and enhanced whistleblowing mechanisms.

Ethics & Integrity

  • 52 ethics cases reported with structured case management and accountability processes.
  • 89% employee ethics training coverage.
  • 93% conflict of interest declarations completed.

Sustainability Recognition

Award-Winning Sustainability Leadership 

Kenya Airways was recognised at The Aviation Challenge (TAC) for innovative sustainability solutions including: 

  • Best Scaled Catering Solution. 
  • Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 
  • Recognition for Climate Literacy and Sustainability Collaboration.  

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