China Airlines Environmental and Energy Policy
While pursuing business development, China Airlines recognizes the value and irreversibility of the environment, and understands the corporation's responsibility and obligations to protect natural resources and the environment. Based on this understanding, China Airlines has not only published” the Sustainable Development Best Practice Principles” by the Board of Directors, but also established four principles and seven policies of environmental and energy management. In conjunction with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), China Airlines enforces several ECO strategies through sound risk management mechanisms to ensure that the context and operations of our organization are moving towards environmentally friendly and low-carbon energy-saving sustainable development.
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Forest and Biodiversity Conservation
China Airlines recognizes that forest and biodiversity conservation contribute to climate stability and the sustainability of agriculture, food, public health, and economics. Moreover, they are key foundations for building global climate and environmental resilience. China Airlines has implemented the transportation policy of embargoing shark fins and non-human primates, has prohibited the use of protected species as food ingredients in the Groups’ service, has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Buckingham Palace Declaration, and also has pledged to lead the Group and supply chain partners to jointly promote the operation of No Net Loss of biodiversity and Zero Deforestation through responsible procurement and supplier management practices. With continuous implementation of China Airlines’ “Sustainable Development Best Practice Principles”, “Environmental and Energy Policy Statement”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management Policy Statement”, “Supplier Code of Conduct”, and “Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Commitment”, we aim to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and combat global illegal wildlife trade.
China Airlines has incorporated environmental sustainability into operational priorities in order to improve the operational eco-efficiency, and to support global biodiversity conservation actions. We kindly invite you and all stakeholders to join our environmental pledge, not to transport illegal wildlife and related products and to take actions against illegal wildlife trading. Together we can promise the Earth and our next generation a sustainable, beautiful future.
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Due to our services may be restricted by airport facilities in various countries and the applicable regulations. Please take note of the following points and evaluate the health of your pets before arranging transportation for your pets.
1. Separation from the owner
In compliance with customs and quarantine regulations, you may not have access to your pets
after checking-in at the departing airport until delivery at the destination. Depending on the duration
of the journey and customs/quarantine procedures, separation may last for days or weeks.
Given the potential duration of the journey/quarantine, some pets may experience anxiety caused by separation.
2. Noise
Your pets may be exposed to highly noisy environment before being loaded onboard and
during the journey / transportation.
The aircraft noise may be as loud as 115dB.
3. Unfamiliar environment and limited space
Storage space may be exposed to a large volume of vehicular, human and shipment traffic,
which could heighten your pets’ anxiety. We therefore strongly recommend
that you familiarize your pets with crates or similar equipment in the time leading up to the journey
to minimize your pets’ anxiety when stored in small, enclosed and unfamiliar surroundings.
4. Loading environment
Before being loaded onto the aircraft, your pets may be placed outdoors temporarily (approx. 1 hour).
China Airlines provides a designated container to shield your pets from direct sunlight or rain/snow,
but it is hard to prevent changes in outdoor temperature or humidity.
Your pets will be loaded in cargo compartment during flight,
where your pets can experience the same atmospheric pressure ,temperature and humidity as in cabin.
5. Feeding and watering
It is suggested that sufficient food and water are well-prepared for your pets throughout the whole journey,
and ensure they are able to consume the food and water without any assistance during the carriage.
We also suggest train your pets in advance for using water feeder.
6. Risk of Snub-nosed dogs and cats transportation
Snub-nosed pets are more likely to experience breathing issues and overheating during travel.
For the safety of animals, we take additional precautions and regulations for transporting such kinds of pets.
Please refer to China Airlines Variation CI-05 for more information.
7. Quarantine Regulations
The U.S. / Canada government prohibit entry of dogs from countries/regions at high risk of rabies. For detailed regulations, please refer to below websites,
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/high-risk-dog-ban-frn.html
Canada Food Inspection Agency
Countries at high-risk for dog rabies - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (canada.ca)
We sincerely hope that you will carefully consider the above circumstances and review your pets’ travel plan with a professional veterinary.