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Environment

A British Airways aircraft flies above a layer of cloud.

At British Airways we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously. We understand that while the air transport services we provide are vital to the social and economic welfare of the UK and the countries we serve, they also have an impact on the environment. By doing all we can to minimise our impact on the Environment, we aim to set the standard in responsible aviation.

We are always keen to engage with industry and other stakeholders, and on 5th October 2012 a number of corporate customers and travel buyers attended a CR seminar at our Waterside headquarters where key sustainability issues were discussed and ideas exchanged.

We have an extensive programme covering not only our carbon footprint but also the important areas of noise, air quality and waste management.

A British Airways plane see from below as it flies over a field.

Climate Change

We have a number of initiatives aimed at reducing our impact on climate change from the development of biofuels to our One Destination Carbon Fund.

Local Environment

We recognise that at the airports we operate to we have a very immediate impact on their local communities. Our aim is to minimise this impact as much as possible.

Resource Management

In a world of finite resources it is extremely important that these are managed as responsibly as possible. From reducing the amount of materials we use, to recycling, re-using and finally disposing in a sustainable way, British Airways is determined to act responsibly.