Emirates Group releases Annual Environmental Report | Sunday Observer

Emirates Group releases Annual Environmental Report

3 December, 2017
Emirates Airline now only operates a fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s with an average fleet age of just 5.3 years, well below the industry average.
Emirates Airline now only operates a fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s with an average fleet age of just 5.3 years, well below the industry average.

The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates Airline and dnata, has published its seventh Annual Environmental Report which outlines the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2016-2017.

Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the report presents environmental sustainability initiatives and performance data from a range of Group activities covering airline operations, dnata’s cargo and ground handling businesses, and other commercial activities such as engineering and catering.

With 2017 being the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Group has linked its environmental priorities to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to help it focus better on where it can have the greatest impact.

“2016-17 was a particularly testing year, as we faced a series of social, economic and political events that erupted across our markets around the world. Consumer confidence and travel demand were hit by a series of shocks. Yet our strong track record, business foundation, and brand reputation have stood us in good stead, enabling us to weather these turbulent times,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.

A key part of the Group’s environmental strategy is operating an eco-efficient fleet, and during the year Emirates airline retired the last remaining Airbus A340s and A330s.

On board, the airline is now providing sustainably-made blankets in Economy Class on long-haul flights. Each warm fleece blanket is made from 28 recycled plastic bottles, which could otherwise have ended up in landfill. 

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