Signature Aviation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Reducing GHG Emissions
- Infrastructure Optimization
- Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Health and Safety
- Ethics and Compliance
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Optimization
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel
- Human Capital Development
- Labor Practices
- Protection of Human Health
- Cybersecurity
Environmental Achievements
- Became the first fixed-base operator (FBO) worldwide to achieve carbon neutrality in operations.
- Expanded physical SAF supply, pumping over 17 million gallons of SAF to date.
- 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 location-based emissions & 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions compared to 2018 baseline
- Achieved aggregate Tier 1 NATA sustainability certification (first domestic and international FBO).
- Eagle County, CO FBO achieved NATA Tier 3 Sustainability Certification (highest industry standard).
Social Achievements
- Hosted Girls in Aviation Day events at multiple bases in collaboration with Women in Aviation International (WAI).
- Achieved 146% of the target for 36,900 safety observations.
- 44 bases reported zero injuries.
- Over 850 hours of volunteer service by staff at the Orlando office.
- Provided training for all employees to assist in identifying and reporting third-party human trafficking.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented continuous monitoring methodology resulting in a 60% decrease in vulnerabilities in the network.
- Educated workforce on security best practices through cybersecurity awareness training and anti-phishing campaigns.
- Implemented a Zero-Trust Model for existing FBOs and set a target to implement the model for all new acquisitions.
- Set a target to formalize Governance, Risk, and Compliance and data loss prevention programs.
- Established Chief People Officer role to advance social impact and strategy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in emissions by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing GHG emissions across operations.
- Maintaining high safety standards across all bases.
- Enhancing cybersecurity measures.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in decarbonization efforts (energy efficiency upgrades, B20 in diesel equipment, electric GSE, renewable energy, carbon offsets).
- Implementing mandatory annual safety recertification programs.
- Identifying actions to address safety incidents.
- Significant investments in cybersecurity processes, people, and technology.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NATA Sustainability Certification
Certifications: NATA Tier 1, NATA Tier 3
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel