Case Study
Air France-KLM Achieves Investor-Focused, CSRD-Ready Reporting
A deep dive into how Air France-KLM transformed its reporting ecosystem to bridge the gap between financial and ESG data. It details the group’s journey toward CSRD readiness by unifying 100+ contributors onto a single, collaborative platform.
- Topic
- Data Management and Analytics
- Published
- 23 Mar 2026
See how one of the world's leading airline groups unified 100+ contributors to deliver investor-focused, CSRD-ready reporting.
In the world of global aviation, data is as critical as fuel. For Air France-KLM, reporting at both the airline and group levels involved navigating a landscape of multiple languages, countries, and thousands of data points. With the CSRD mandate looming, the pressure to connect financial performance with ESG impact has never been higher.
This customer success story explores how Air France-KLM’s Investor Relations and Consolidation teams moved beyond siloed processes. By leveraging the Workiva platform, they have created a seamless, collaborative environment where accuracy is guaranteed and compliance is a byproduct of a better workflow.
Key Highlights:
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Multi-Entity Complexity: Managing separate reporting for Air France and KLM while consolidating at the group level.
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CSRD Readiness: Utilizing a unified platform to prepare for the rigorous demands of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
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Collaborative Scale: Enabling 100+ contributors across different locations (France and the Netherlands) to work on a single document simultaneously.
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Breaking Silos: Integrating ESG and governance information directly into financial reporting workflows.
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Data Reliability: Transitioning from fragmented spreadsheets to a "single source of truth" for consistent data across all reports.
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Real-Time Efficiency: Reducing "information chasing" by using real-time updates, leading to fewer internal emails and meetings.
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Bilingual Reporting: Streamlining the creation of complex documents (like the URD) in both French and English.
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Investor Focus: Enhancing the transparency and precision of disclosures to meet high investor expectations.
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Audit-Ready Foundations: Ensuring data lineage and accuracy to withstand the increased scrutiny of upcoming regulations.
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Speed to Insight: Accelerating the reporting cycle through automated reconciliation and simplified data processing.
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Future-Proofing: Setting a foundation that allows for the seamless inclusion of new regulatory requirements as they emerge.