Climate Change Data

Aviation Capital Group LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023-09-30, Q2 2024)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Invested over $5 billion in new technology aircraft since 2016 (50% of net book value of owned fleet).
  • 100% of orderbook consists of fuel-efficient, new technology narrowbody aircraft.
  • Implemented initiatives to reduce paper waste, recycle, and conserve energy in offices.
  • Supported Airbus SAF Fund.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a diverse workforce representing over fifteen nationalities.
  • Provided competitive benefits, wellness initiatives, and company perks.
  • Supported various charities promoting diversity and inclusion (Airlink, ISTAT Foundation).
  • Established a Diversity and Inclusion Fund with the ISTAT Foundation.

Governance Achievements

  • Ethnically diverse Board with over 140 years of collective experience and a female Executive Chair.
  • Implemented a whistleblower policy with an anonymous hotline and website.
  • Provided various employee training programs on anti-harassment, compliance, and ethics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the worldwide pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Buyer Furnished Equipment Department supported Airbus and Boeing with on-time part deliveries.
  • Collaboration and open discussions with suppliers on best practices regarding sustainability.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration and engagement in open discussions on best practices with suppliers regarding sustainability and industry-leading initiatives.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services (eVTOLs, SAF).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Fuel-efficient aircraft
  • eVTOLs

Awards & Recognition

  • Finalist for the “Corporate Responsibility” award from the Association for Corporate Growth, Orange County division (2021).

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,456,412 t CO2e (Scope 3 from owned aircraft)
Scope 3 Emissions:5,456,412 t CO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Action
  • Sustainable Aviation
  • Innovation
  • Talent Attraction & Retention
  • Employee Health & Wellbeing
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Business Ethics & Compliance
  • Industry Partnerships
  • ESG Strategy
  • Operational Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

  • Invested in fuel-efficient, technologically advanced narrowbody aircraft representing 56% of owned fleet (based on net book value) and 100% of orderbook.
  • Partnered with Volocopter to accelerate electric aircraft market development.
  • Invested in United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund to advance sustainable aviation fuels production.
  • Launched Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s Sustainability Charter.
  • Introduced new technology aircraft into fleet, supporting airline operations with latest fuel-efficient and quieter aircraft.

Social Achievements

  • Expanded training and development opportunities for employees.
  • Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives, including monthly newsletters, hybrid work schedule, and new parent transition time.
  • Established a Diversity and Inclusion Fund with ISTAT Foundation.
  • Conducted an employee engagement and satisfaction survey.
  • Supported community investment through Helping Hands working group and charitable matching program.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Working Group.
  • Maintained zero material violations of law.
  • Implemented robust cybersecurity policies and procedures.
  • Provided multiple options for reporting workplace violations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Support aviation industry's 2050 net-zero target.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions affecting the aviation industry.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maintained open communication with parts suppliers and aircraft OEMs to navigate supply chain issues.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with suppliers to address supply chain disruptions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Reporting Period: 2023-09-30

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment
  • Sustainability Materiality Assessment
  • Community Involvement
  • Sponsorships

Social Achievements

  • Community Involvement
  • Sponsorships

Governance Achievements

  • Sustainability Materiality Assessment
  • ALI Member Company

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: Q2 2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities