Sustainability & Environment

SAS is in the business of supporting mission critical life-saving aviation activities; however, this does not detract from our ambition to do this in the most sustainable way possible. SAS shall meet, and where possible exceed, legislative and regulatory requirements related to all environmental aspects, aspiring to be the sector leader by building on industry and business best practice.

Through the Sustainability Programme:

• SAS shall implement initiatives and take meaningful actions to reduce our environmental impact
• SAS will continually improve and monitor environmental performance, through a process of measurement
• SAS will continually improve and reduce environmental impacts, through a process of measurement
• SAS will incorporate environmental and sustainability factors into business decisions.
• SAS will increase employee and partner awareness and ensure every employee plays their part

SAS makes a commitment to reduce the impact of our operations upon the local and global environment, people and communities. We commit to protecting the environment through:

• Preventing pollution (including air, water, soil, and noise) and contamination
• Measuring and reducing the SAS carbon footprint, including operating efficiently to minimise emissions from our aircraft, vehicles, and facilities
• Minimising the consumption of resources, including fuel, and working in a responsible manner
• Measuring and mindfully reducing waste, reusing materials and recycling
• Reducing the use of hazardous substances, opting for those with a lesser impact on the environment where possible and disposing of them appropriately
• Being considerate to those we share our environment with and minimise the impact of noise
• Working with our aviation partners and OEMs to continuously improve the aviation operations and maintenance procedures with due consideration for the environment and sustainability.

We will always work openly and transparently with our stakeholders, communities, and authorities on developing and continually improving our approach to be environmentally conscious and sustainable.

At SAS we accept that the nature of our operations means that we will continue to produce emissions from our aircraft in the pursuit of supporting the critical work of our Partners. We shall implement a comprehensive carbon management strategy as part of our sustainability programme and strive to offset all emissions produced by our operations.

SAS employees know their environmental accountabilities and responsibilities within the SAS integrated Management System. We consider the global impact of our operations, including those of the supply chain and customers, and encourage them to take the same approach and understand the part they must play. The leadership team understand their responsibility for sustainability and protecting the environment.

Sustainability and environmental commitments shall feature in the objectives of every person in the business, with the Leadership Team leading the way, setting the example to others. Our people shall be educated, trained, and motivated to be environmentally aware and responsible and understand that they are central to SAS’ goals.

SAS use the Safety Review Board, Safety Action Groups, and the Safety Management System to assure sustainability and environmental management progress. At SAS we regularly communicate our performance across the organisation.