TIACA releases air cargo industry’s first sustainability report

April 30, 2021: The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) releases the first comprehensive study undertaken on the sustainable transformation of the air cargo industry.

“As part of TIACA’s sustainability programme, launched in November 2019, the organisation performed a widespread industry survey involving supply chain partners from across the globe and from each industry sector and business size. The results have been analysed and published to form a ground zero assessment by which future progress can be measured. The report’s findings will also feed TIACA’s overall sustainability strategy and support enhanced work programs addressing each of the organizations three key areas: People, Planet, Prosperity, supported by innovation and partnership,” reads the release.

Glyn Hughes, director-general, TIACA, said, “Sustainability is one of the key priority areas for TIACA as the air cargo industry must reflect the global society it serves. We must collectively seek to focus on People, Planet and Prosperity. To flourish in the years to come, we must create equal opportunities for all, embrace technology and innovation and ensure we implement environmentally responsible solutions designed to protect the planet today and for generations to come.”

Steven Polmans, chair of the board of directors, TIACA, said, “This first annual report will be critical to highlight the areas which the industry, and TIACA, will need to focus on going forward. It helps to identify what TIACA can do to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the air cargo industry by uniting stakeholders towards shared commitments and consistent targets through raised awareness. We also aim to help enhance collaborative relationships through knowledge platforms, neutral validation programs, partnerships, sharing best practices and supporting innovation. The TIACA sustainability Awards encapsulates exactly what we aim to achieve in this area.”

Beyond the defined People, Planet and Prosperity categories, the report classifies the areas of focus into three main activities: critical items to operate successfully, essential items to grow and exemplary areas to differentiate.