As the aviation industry faces growing concerns regarding its environmental footprint, SAS and SAS Cargo lead in sustainable practices, continuously updating its Environmental Management System to align with industry standards. This achievement not only highlights SAS and SAS Cargo´s leadership in environmental stewardship but also serves as a model for others in the industry.
“SAS is the first airline within the SkyTeam alliance to receive the IATA IEnvA Assessment Program Certification. We are also the first Airline to add Cargo as part of the certification - a certification covering all three Air Operator Certificates (AOCs). After being certified according to ISO14001 for 18 years (14 of them together with SAS) we take it up a notch and have entered into IATA IENVA program which is based on ISO14001 but is much more comprehensive and Airline focused. With this milestone we show we are even more driven to keep redefining the limits for a sustainable future in aviation. We are very proud of this achievement.” says Wibekke Risan, Head of Sustainability at SAS Cargo.
The IEnvA standard builds on ISO 14001, maintaining its stringency while incorporating additional, aviation-specific requirements from IATA. Recognized by top ESG rating agencies like Sustainable Fitch, S&P Global, EcoVadis, and SGS, it provides a robust framework for environmental management in the aviation sector.