Menzies Aviation has announced its net-zero commitment for scope 1, 2, and 3 CO2e emissions across the company by 2045.
The aviation services specialist is preparing its submission to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned with the Net-Zero Standard, building on its previous carbon reduction commitments. The transition pathway and initiatives to ensure the company meets this target will be announced following its submission and review of targets, Menzies said. The company described the commitment a a first for the aviation services sector and said that ‘it sets ambitious milestones internally and within its value chain’.
The commitments reflect the company’s refreshed sustainability targets following the launch of its ‘All In’ plan for a fair and sustainable future in 2021.
John Geddes, chief governance & sustainability officer, Menzies Aviation, said: “While sustainability is the cornerstone of our business strategy, collaboration between airports, airlines and aviation services is what is most vital to truly creating a difference in how the industry addresses the threat of climate change.
“At Menzies we believe that there is a clear opportunity for the aviation services sector to follow our lead and work towards similarly ambitious targets to help achieve a sustainable future. Growth will always be important, but it must be both responsible and sustainable.”
The report includes wider ESG targets, initiatives, plans and commitments and outlines progress against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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