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GOVERNANCE
Management Oversight and Implementation
The Delta Leadership Committee, under the oversight of the Board of Directors, manages the strategic direction of our business, including the implementation of our ESG initiatives. Fifteen key leaders comprise the DLC led by our Chief Executive Officer, including our President, Chief Financial Officer, EVP – External Affairs, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief of Operations, Chief People Officer, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Chief Information Officer and Chief Health and Wellness Officer. The DLC is regularly briefed on various ESG matters and frequently engages with internal subject matter experts on these topics.
DLC members or other executives who report directly to the DLC spearhead numerous executive-level councils. These councils meet regularly to drive these efforts in coordination with cross-functional working groups across the company.
Over the course of 2022, the DLC and Board of Directors were briefed on Delta’s long-term climate strategy by our Chief Sustainability Officer. This brief included the comprehensive strategy that will set the foundation of our short-, medium- and long-term milestones and targets, which will drive our path to net-zero emissions by 2050. The strategy review also included the Science Based Targets initiative approval of our medium-term emissions reduction targets.
Risk Council
Risk Council
Oversee all areas of the company’s business risk, including the following: monitoring risks to Delta’s strategy; monitoring external macro-trends; defining organizational responsibilities for the management of certain exposures; identifying significant risks to Delta including the effectiveness of mitigation and management strategies based on Delta’s risk tolerance levels as well as monitoring the business to determine that risk mitigation activities are in place and operating.
Representative Membership: Chief Financial Officer, EVP – External Affairs, Chief Information Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Health and Wellness Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, SVP – Corporate Safety and Security, Controller, the VP of Corporate Audit and the Director of ERM
ESG Council
ESG Council
Oversee the ESG goal-setting process and implementation of key environmental sustainability and social initiatives across our business; oversee strategy for external communications and reporting of ESG matters.
Representative Membership: Chief Financial Officer, EVP – External Affairs, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief People Officer, Chief of Operations, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Chief Health and Wellness Officer, SVP – Government Affairs, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, SVP – Sustainability Performance and Partnerships and VP – Investor Relations
Safety Council
Safety Council
Oversee Delta’s Safety Management System and ensure it is properly integrated and embraced by Delta Leaders throughout the airline. The council ensures that safety policies are clearly communicated, proactive risk management is adopted as a key part of broader change management efforts, assurance teams work remains forward looking and predictive, and safety promotion efforts are clear and visible. The council plays an active role in managing safety and compliance risks and promoting a positive safety culture by monitoring top risk trends, evaluating effectiveness of safety risk controls, and discussing future risks.
Representative Membership: SVP – Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance, SVP – Airport Customer Service and Cargo, SVP – Inflight Services, SVP – OCC, SVP – Technical Operations, SVP – Flight Operations, and VP – Global Clean
People & Wellness Council
People & Wellness Council
Oversee the wellness strategy and implementation of related initiatives across Delta’s divisions.
Representative Membership: Chief People Officer, Chief Health and Wellness Officer and divisional leaders from across Delta
DEI Council
DEI Council
Oversee Delta’s DEI priorities to ensure they are relevant and embedded throughout the organization, in collaboration with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office; evaluate corporate and divisional metrics, programs and proposals that align with our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
Representative Membership: Chief People Officer, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Chief of Operations, SVP – Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness, SVP – Airport Customer Service and Cargo, SVP – Reservation, Sales and Customer Care, SVP – Customer Experience Design, SVP – Customer Engagement and Loyalty, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, VP – Sales Operations and Development, VP – Chief Litigation and Employment Counsel and other leaders from across Delta
Carbon Council
Carbon Council
Oversee the development and implementation of Delta’s operational trajectory to advance fuel- efficiency and climate goals.
Representative Membership: Chief of Operations, Chief Sustainability Officer, SVP – Airport Customer Service and Cargo, SVP – Technical Operations, SVP – Fleet, SVP – Delta Connection, VP – Flight Operations, VP – OCC, VP – Onboard Service Operations