Clay Lacy Becomes First Company Certified to NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses

Clay Lacy Aviation is the first company certified to the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. NATA’s new sustainability initiative was created to encourage FBOs, airports, and other aviation businesses to pursue flexible, cost-effective options to lower their carbon footprint. Developed by a working group under NATA’s Environment Committee, this industry standard is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as CO2, increase use of more environmentally friendly energy sources, reduce waste, and encourage sustainability operation-wide.

Clay Lacy is executing a long-term strategic plan to operate more sustainably, on the ground and in the air. The company works with fuel suppliers and aviation industry associations to foster the development and use of sustainable jet fuel, and facilitates carbon offset programs for FBO customers and business jet aircraft owners. Clay Lacy has also completed installation of a 500 kilowatt (kW) solar array at its headquarters, and is preparing to break ground on two new FBOs at Oxford-Waterbury Airport (OXC) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) that will incorporate a host of sustainable construction and operational practices to reduce the environmental impact of those facilities.