AvAir is Now Labeled Climate Neutral Certified

AvAir, an inventory solutions provider in the aviation aftermarket, announces it officially bears the Climate Neutral Certified label. The certification was earned by choosing to be accountable for the greenhouse gas emissions generated in the production, operations and shipping of AvAir's goods and services. Climate Neutral Certified is the leading consumer label for climate neutrality.

AvAir joined the growing movement of companies achieving the Climate Neutral Certified standard — the first company in the aviation industry — by measuring 12 months of greenhouse gas emissions, taking action on reduction plans, and compensating the brand footprint with eligible verified credits.

“We are extremely proud to receive this certificate and be Climate Neutral Certified,” says Tyler Botthof, vice president of operations at AvAir. “As a company, we have committed to removing nearly 7,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, which is equal to driving 1,500 gas-powered cars for one year, and taking steps to continue to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that are a result of the company’s and team’s actions.”

“Climate Neutral Certified companies are demonstrating immediate action on climate change is possible and essential,” says Austin Whitman, CEO of Change Climate. “Climate Neutral Certified brands have built a powerful movement that gives companies and consumers meaningful ways to act on climate — today. They are leading the way, taking immediate voluntary action to address their carbon emissions, and engaging their consumers around this important issue like never before.”

Change Climate’s certification label builds on internationally recognized standards for carbon measurement and neutrality. All certified brands must measure cradle-to-customer greenhouse gas emissions each year to maintain certification, then commit to reduction action plans to cut future emissions within a 12-24 month timeline. Finally, certified brands must invest in verified carbon credits to compensate for all of its emissions.

In addition to this comprehensive evaluation and commitment, AvAir is working with North American environmental service and solutions provider, WM, to invest, improve and build upon its sustainability strategy and endeavor. AvAir is assessing its processes and data to benchmark procurement, waste, water, energy, fuel, transportation and other potential contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

“AvAir is modeling what companies can do when they lean into environmental commitments,” says Eric Dixon, WM's vice president of sustainability and environmental solutions. “WM is thrilled to support AvAir’s sustainability agenda, which authentically aligns with our company’s sustainability ambitions. For over two years, we’ve helped AvAir better understand its environmental footprint, from procurement and waste generation to transportation and utilities. This certification demonstrates how they go beyond measurement and continue to take action to reduce the company’s impacts. On top of these initiatives, AvAir has also supported the WM Phoenix Open’s Working for Tomorrow Fund®, helping finance water-restoration and renewable-energy projects on tribal nations land right here in Arizona. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and seeing what’s next for AvAir.”

To learn more about AvAir’s certification data on Change Climate’s website, visit https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/avair. To learn more about Change Climate and its community of certified brands at www.changeclimate.org.

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