Delta is committed to providing safe and clean transport for customers and a safe workplace for employees.
At Delta, we realize the opportunity to leverage our brand’s trust to drive good vendor practices, touching every aspect of our business.
Delta’s mission to connect the world includes our commitment to being a strong partner to the communities where our employees live, work and serve
Delta has remained steadfast in our commitment to address climate change
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Our people are our strongest competitive advantage, and the high-quality service they provide sets us apart.
Delta has implemented a robust governance framework over ESG matters at the board and management levels.
Travel Can Change the World. For Good.
COMMUNITY
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Building Equity
Our focus on creating change through DEI initiatives extends into the communities around us, with a goal to create more economic opportunities for underrepresented groups. In 2021, Delta pursued equity in our communities through:
Launching a partnership with the NAACP with a $500,000 contribution to establish an Aviation component within the STEM category of the Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) and help expand the group of students focusing on STEM-related majors and career paths
Teaming up with the Emerging 100 of Atlanta, the official young professional auxiliary of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.,to provide scholarships specifically for Atlanta Public School students. By sponsoring community events and connecting Delta employees with local youth for mentorship opportunities, we are working to remove barriers to education and to create financial equity for local young men
Providing $500,000 to support two UNCF Emergency Student Aid (ESA) programs to enable at-risk students to complete their degrees without the burden of financial hardships
Dedicating the Ambassador Andrew J. Young International Building at the Atlanta headquarters in recognition of civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young, along with a $1 million contribution to the Andrew J. Young Foundation, whose mission is to support and promote education, leadership and human rights
Advancing Education for Future Generations
Education sets the foundation for a more equitable world and is core to equipping tomorrow’s employees, customers and communities with the skills they need to access greater opportunity. Our efforts to advance educational initiatives span the globe through:
Partnering with 32 Junior Achievement chapters across five continents to teach students financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship
Funding scholarships for Clayton County Public School students interested in aviation and supporting the community of many Delta families
Supporting 3DE programming in public high schools in 9 markets across the U.S. 3DE uses public-private partnerships to systemically re-engineer education to better reflect the real world and prepare students for life beyond the classroom walls
Fulfilling a five-year partnership with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), totalling $500,000 to impact third-grade reading levels at two South Atlanta cluster schools
Building 38 playgrounds, including two in 2021, in 16 cities across the U.S. alongside KABOOM! and The Trust for Public Land with help from Delta volunteers, creating a more equitable play experience
Atlanta Teachers Uplifted with Dream Vacation
Nine APS teachers were surprised with a dream summer vacation package from Delta and Delta Vacations for Teacher Appreciation Week in 2021—an opportunity to thank the unsung heroes who adapted with students during ever-changing school environments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.