Royal Jordanian joins IATA sustainability initiative

Monday, November 7, 2022

Royal Jordanian has signed an agreement with IATA to join a large number of airlines that are now using the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA).

This sustainability program will be a key tool for RJ to achieve sustainability in all air and ground operations.

Globally, (IEnvA) is used by airlines, aircraft maintenance services, on-board catering services and ground handlers to enhance environmental sustainability.

IEnvA is a system designed to independently assess and improve the environmental management of an airline. It identifies the environmental impact and risks and provides the tools to check the airline’s sustainability commitment.

The program covers all aspects of sustainability from CO2 emissions to single-use plastics to cabin waste to wildlife trafficking.

It is based on the ISO14000 environmental management standard and covers all flight operations and activities on the ground and in the air in every country in which the airline operates.

The full implementation and review can take between six and 18 months. Every two years the process is audited by independent third-party experts and the airline is then IEnvA certified.

RJ Vice Chairman/CEO Samer Majali said that they are pleased to partner with IATA to strengthen their commitment to environmental sustainability.

IEnvA will offer RJ different solutions to implement the best practices in environmental management, eventually leading to their goal line to fly net-zero in 27 years from then.

He added that the airline is ambitious to replace jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from renewable sources.

RJ, like many global carriers, is now more focused than ever to invest in projects that help reduce CO2 emissions and implement carbon offsetting to meet climate goals. 

Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice-President for Africa and Middle East, said RJ’s signing up for IEnvA underlines their commitment to improving the company’s environmental management practices, and sustainability efforts in general.

He is pleased that RJ has partnered with IATA and trust us to work with them to further progress.

Environmental sustainability is centre stage for the airline industry. IATA is proud to work with its member airline to introduce world-class environmental management practices and tools to support their goal towards a carbon-neutral industry.

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