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 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.
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 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 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.
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