The resources below can help companies learn more about sustainability, track their emissions data and prepare their supporting documentation for the accreditation application process.

For more information, contact NBAA’s Sustainability Team at sustainability@nbaa.org.


Overarching Sustainability Strategy Resources

Overarching Sustainability Strategy – Application Form and Guidance Document

Use this form and checklist to provide supporting documentation for your application for the 2024 review period for Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation.

Flight Accreditation Resources

Flight – Application Form and Guidance Document

Use this form and checklist to provide the details and supporting documentation for your application for the Flight focus area for the 2024 application for Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation.

Flight C02 Emissions Data Worksheet

Use this Excel file to calulate net metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per aircraft.

Flight Fuel Purchase Log

This Excel file may be used to track emissions reductions from direct SAF deliveries or purchased SAF through book and claim for the carbon credits. Evidence must come from fuel data, the associated calculated metric tonnes CO2 emissions, and any metric tonnes CO2 emissions savings.

Operations Accreditation Resources

Operations – Application Form and Guidance Document

Use this form and checklist to provide the details and supporting documentation for your application for the Operations focus area for the 2024 application for Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation.

Operations C02 Emissions Data Worksheet

Use this Excel file to calulate net metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per employee.

Employee Air Travel Log

This Excel file may be used to track Scope 3 emissions as a result of employee air travel. Operations emissions are calculated by evaluating the travel via aircraft operated by a third party. This encompasses employee air travel, including aircraft operated by a third party (i.e. airlines, charter).

ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator

ICAO has developed a methodology to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions from air travel for use in offset programs. The methodology applies the best publicly available industry data to account for various factors such as aircraft types, route specific data, passenger load factors and cargo carried.

Computing Greenhouse Gasses for Business Travel

The Greenhouse Protocol offers technical guidance for a number of approaches for a more comprehensive estimate of GHG emissions associated with business travel. While not required for accreditation, this resource will be a useful guide if your business aviation is interested in accounting for other types of employee travel.

Ground Support Accreditation Resources

Ground Support – Application Form and Guidance Document

Use this form and checklist to provide the details and supporting documentation for your application for the Ground Support focus area for the 2024 application for Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation.

Ground Support C02 Emissions Data Worksheet

Use this Excel file to calulate net metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per vehicle.

Ground Support Fuel Purchase Log

This Excel file may be used to track Scope 1 emissions as a result of ground support vehicles. Emissions calculations are based on gallons of fuel uploaded, including propane and natural gas.

EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator

This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculator may be useful in communicating your greenhouse gas reduction strategy, reduction targets, or other initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Infrastructure Accreditation Resources

Infrastructure – Application Form and Guidance Document

Use this form and checklist to provide the details and supporting documentation for your application for the Infrastructure focus area for the 2024 application for Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation.

Infrastructure C02 Emissions Data Worksheet

Use this Excel file to calulate net metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per square foot.

Infrastructure Energy Use Log

This Excel file may be used to track Scope 2 emissions as a result of infrastructure. Evidence must summarize energy use and the associated calculated metric tonnes CO2 emissions.

EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator

This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculator may be useful in communicating your greenhouse gas reduction strategy, reduction targets, or other initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

EPA’s Rule of Thumb for Energy Efficiency in Buildings

This document published by the EPA summarizes rules of thumb for energy efficiency in buildings. green buildings, energy efficient product procurement, green power purchases and clean energy supply.

FAQ: ENERGY STAR for Commercial Buildings

ENERGY STAR is a partnership program of the EPA, helping businesses and individuals save energy and protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. In addition to answers to frequently asked questions, the ENERGY STAR website officers additional resources and training materials, including how-to guides and demo videos.

Supplemental Sustainability Resources

Podcast: First Steps Toward Environmental Sustainability

While many flight operations already have implemented programs to reduce their carbon emissions, the process can seem daunting for those that haven’t yet started. Three members of NBAA’s Environmental Sustainability Subcommittee offer tips on how to work toward sustainability.

Fueling the Future: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide

Awareness and concern continue to grow about the harmful effects on the atmosphere of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from industrial installations, power plants, surface vehicles, ocean-going vessels and aircraft. The aviation industry leads the way in taking steps to improve its efficiency, and address its emissions impact.

Podcast: Sustainability and Emerging Technologies

The rapid development of advanced air mobility and other emerging technologies in business aviation is also driving greater industry focus on sustainability.

EPA WasteWise Update: The Measure of Success – Calculating Waste Reduction

While this program is no longer active, the EPA’s WasteWise program provides valuable resources on calculating waste reduction.

Podcast: Debunking Maintenance Myths About SAF

SAF has been a growing part of business aviation for more than a decade. However, despite numerous industry efforts to spread understanding, awareness and use of SAF, there remain a few persistent myths about the fuel. In this episode of NBAA Flight Plan, three experts debunk these myths.

EPA Clean Energy Resources

Learn more about renewable energy, energy efficiency and efficient combined heat and power.

Podcast: Blue Clear Sky for Business Aviation

Many business aircraft operators have questions about their obligations under the numerous international regulations governing aviation carbon emissions. That’s why it’s important for operators to start measuring and managing their emissions and fuel burns.