US-based Clay Lacy Aviation has become the first company to receive a 4AIR sustainability rating of “Facilities Neutral” in support of the company’s private aviation facilities being carbon neutral since 2019. 4AIR offers the first and only sustainability rating programme dedicated to private aviation.
Kennedy Ricci, President of 4AIR, said: “The Facilities Neutral rating affirms the sustainability strategy and actions taken by Clay Lacy Aviation to meet a carbon neutral level. After a thorough review and audit, we offer Clay Lacy stakeholders and its customers assurance that its programme has delivered in its goals of reducing its carbon footprint and procuring carbon offsets to attain carbon neutrality.”
4AIR conducted a comprehensive and independent audit of Clay Lacy facilities, reviewing direct emissions such as fuel combustion and indirect emissions from electricity and heating.
In addition to participating in carbon offset programmes, Clay Lacy actively reduces its carbon footprint throughout its facilities. This includes more than 30,000 sq ft of solar panels at its Los Angeles headquarters and incorporating electric vehicle charging stations and LED lights for greater efficiency.
Commenting on the accolade, Scott Cutshall, Clay Lacy’s Senior Vice President of Development and Sustainability, said: “4AIR’s rating is an industry-first framework to address greenhouse gas impact that offers a verifiable path to achieve meaningful emissions counteraction and reduction. This important third-party rating recognises that Clay Lacy’s thoughtful and proactive efforts are meeting our measurable goals as we continue to work toward a sustainable future.”
