While it has taken on a leadership role in the aviation industry’s sustainability movement, NATA has been setting an example for its members by making its own operations carbon neutral as of last year. NATA analyzed its organizational-wide carbon footprint, taking into account direct and indirect emissions factors such as purchased utilities, business travel, and employee commuting to determine its environmental impact and purchase verified and certified carbon offsets.
Last year, NATA established an environmental committee to support the industry goal of expanding access to aviation while embracing technological advancements and sound policies. Such measures include the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biodiesel, electrification, and solar energy, backed up by the use of offset credits.
“We’ve taken another step toward a cleaner future by taking a look at our own team’s environmental impact," said NATA president and CEO Tim Obitts, adding that the aviation industry has made great strides on a number of sustainability initiatives. “We are not just talking the talk on sustainability, however. By achieving net-zero carbon emissions in our own operations, we are walking the walk.”
