Sustainability

Lower carbon future

Sustainability and good sustainable practices are the norm for many organisations and activities in Europe towards a lower carbon future. Business Aviation is no exception to this notion and if our sector is to have a continued license to grow it will be dependent on its ability to do so sustainably and responsibly.

The Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC )

The Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC) was published in 2009 by the International Business Aviation Council and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The publication of the Commitment is supported by the entire industry.

As the foundation for Business aviation to reduce its environmental impact, It sets three aspirational goals and a pathway through four mechanisms towards achieving these goals through various milestones out to 2050.

For Business aviation to be successful in reducing its impact on climate change and achieve the goals within the BACCC, it is important to view all the mechanisms combined as a basket of measures.

Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability (S.T.A.R.S.)

S.T.A.R.S. is an initiative set in motion by young Business Aviation professionals from across Europe. Their goal? To develop and introduce industry-wide sustainability standards and an accompanying label. The programme, led and supported by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) addresses the complete scope of sustainability – people, planet and profits – and as well provides a framework for organisations to integrate environmental and social strategies in alignment with the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a viable and certified alternative to fossil fuel and is a key element as described in the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC) towards reducing emissions from aircraft operations. Indeed, SAF can potentially reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.

As the availability of SAF at FBOs across Europe and globally continues to grow, robust supply at a competitive price is critical to achieving the industry’s net-zero aspirations as set out in the BACCC.

In a move to increase and fortify the integration of SAF in the Business aviation sector, the Business Aviation Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition was formed. The objective and intention of the SAF Coalition is to bridge the knowledge gap on SAF to all stakeholders across the Business aviation value chain as well as policymakers.