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TAP Air Portugal & Portugália Airlines Gain IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Certification

TAP Air Portugal and subsidiary carrier Portugália Airlines have hit a historic milestone in their commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification.

This is the first environmental certification of its kind for both airlines, reaffirming their commitment to adopting sustainable and responsible practices in the aviation sector.

IEnvA certification, based on the ISO 14001 standard, reflects the implementation of a robust environmental management system, designed to guarantee the effective application of good practices that minimise environmental impacts, which involved defining and applying a comprehensive Environmental Policy for both companies.

In this first phase, IEnvA certification targeted activities with significant environmental impacts associated with the two companies’ global flight operations and corporate buildings in Portugal.

“This certification represents an important step in our ongoing sustainability journey. We are committed to leading by example, reducing the environmental impacts of our operations and promoting more responsible aviation,” said Luís Rodrigues, CEO of TAP Air Portugal.

“This is recognition of the joint work of our teams and TAP’s ongoing commitment to the future of the planet.”

IEnvA certification is just one of several steps TAP has taken to consolidate its commitment to sustainability. Throughout 2024, the Company continued its fleet renewal and modernisation programme, replacing old aircraft with more modern models, which are more efficient in terms of fuel consumption and carbon emissions. TAP has also gradually replaced its fleet of operational and corporate vehicles with electric or hybrid models, having invested in the installation of electric charging stations on the TAP Campus, which are also available for use by employees.

Another important initiative is the Sustainable Cabin project: in partnership with Cateringpor, TAP has implemented a project to recycle waste generated on board flights arriving in Lisbon. This project relies on the active participation of cabin crew, who play a crucial role in the success of the initiative. In addition, TAP has introduced reusable and recyclable utensils in economy class on its long-haul flights.

Geoff Percival
Geoff Percival
Geoff has worked in business, news, consumer and travel journalism for more than 25 years; having worked for and contributed to the likes of The Irish Examiner, Business & Finance, Business Plus, The Sunday Times, The Irish News, Senior Times, and The Sunday Tribune.
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