Cessna and the Environment
Consider the environment
In the aviation industry, economic and environmental goals converge. The market demands efficiency.
And because of the industry’s aggressive pursuit of greater fuel efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions from all of aviation represent only about 2 percent of total CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels. General aviation is a fraction of this number.
Aviation has established an outstanding track record in reducing its environmental impact as we grow to meet rising demand for transportation around the world. Still, Cessna recognizes there is much more that must be done.
Cessna believes that to further reduce aviation’s impact on the environment takes partnership between industry and government and a commitment from all stakeholders. The company uses its industry leadership to raise awareness on environmental issues and to advocate policies and practices that balance progress and technology with environmental sensitivity. Cessna was selected by the City of Wichita and the Metro Air Quality Improvement Task Force as a 2010 Clean Air & Sustainability Award recipient for its efforts to improve and preserve air quality in the four-county metro area and for incorporating sustainability measures in company operations.
Cessna has long been committed to improving the efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of its aircraft and manufacturing operations – it simply makes good business sense. But it’s also the right thing to do.
In 2008, Cessna formed a team with representatives from each business function to take the company’s environmental initiatives to a new level.
The Cessna Environmental Strategy Council is focused on the company’s interface with the environment, with the goal of developing and executing a plan to lessen its impact on the environment.
The Council focuses on five specific areas:
Aircraft Emissions
Chair: John Bouma, director, Engineering
Focus: Efficient operation of Cessna aircraft internally and externally and incorporation of environmentally friendly technologies and features into new products
Industrial Emissions/Waste/Recycling
Chair: Dan Rogers, manager, environmental resources, Integrated Supply Chain
Focus: Reducing emissions and waste produced at Cessna’s facilities; recycling of items such as metal, wood and oil
Energy Conservation
Chair: Dan Rogers, manager, environmental resources, Integrated Supply Chain
Focus: Conserving the resources we use at work and a home, including electricity, natural gas, water and more.
Recycling Consumables
Chairs: Pat Boyarski, director, product support, Customer Service / Matt Flesher, assistant general counsel
Focus: Recycling of items such as aluminum cans, paper, plastic bottles, etc., at work and at home
Communications
Chair: Melinda Schnyder, manager, Corporate Communications
Focus: Communicating the company’s efforts internally and externally
