Dubai: Emirates has received the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications for its commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
The IEnvA system is an industry-leading and comprehensive environmental management system, and Emirates has implemented Stage One of its core scope, which comprises flight operations, corporate activities, and an illegal wildlife trade module that supports Emirates’ longstanding environmental commitment to preserving wildlife and habitats.
We are proud to achieve the IEnvA Stage One certification, which is a testament to our longstanding commitment to impactful environmental sustainability initiatives, while certification to the module on illegal wildlife trade reinforces our position as a global leader in the fight against the trafficking and exploitation of wildlife.
Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’ Divisional Senior VP, International Affairs, shared.
Ms. Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Chief Economist and SVP Sustainability, commented that “we congratulate Emirates on having achieved the IEnvA Stage 1 certification, a clear indicator of the airline’s progress to full IEnvA certification. Stakeholders, including governments, financiers, and business partners, will know that Emirates is not just meeting global standards and best practices on sustainability but is committed to continuous improvements to stay at the forefront of sustainability.”
Emirates is a global leader in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking and exploitation to protect the beauty and biodiversity of the natural world as well as serve as an inspiration for travel now and for future generations.
Emirates SkyCargo, the airline’s cargo arm, follows a longstanding zero-tolerance policy on illegal wildlife trade and a complete ban on hunting trophies for the Big Four. In addition to Emirates SkyCargo employees, wildlife awareness training has also been extended to employees in passenger services, including cabin crew, Emirates Airport Services, and the Emirates Group Security team. The IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to taking action.
Mr. Ian Cruickshank, Transport Taskforce Manager, United for Wildlife, stated that “as one of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce’s longest-standing members, Emirates continues to demonstrate their strong leadership in combating wildlife trafficking. We congratulate the team on achieving this certification and look forward to ongoing collaboration.”