Carbon-neutral policy has always been a main goal of the Chinese government, and airlines across the country are important players to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality as airlines has been one of the major polluters across various industries. As the country tightens its environmental regulations and strives for carbon neutrality by 2060, the airline has gradually implemented strategies to align with these goals. Where they have adopted more fuel-efficient aircraft, investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and the implementation of carbon offset programs. Additionally, Xiamen Airlines has also strengthened its corporate culture by promoting sustainability training for employees and engaging passengers in eco-friendly initiatives. The paper would mainly focus on the actions Xiamen airline has done and compare with other airlines, making economic interpretations to see the potential cost and benefits as well as giving out advice on what they can done.

Yongming Zhu. Strategies for the Further Development of Sustainable Culture at Xiamen Airlines in Response to Changes in China's Carbon Neutrality Policy. Academic Journal of Business & Management (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 11: 14-22. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2024.061103.

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