January 2025, Paris, France – In a significant step towards advancing sustainability in Africa’s aviation sector, Env-isa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration, targeting the sustainable growth of the African aviation industry while reinforcing its role in economic development across the continent.
Under the terms of the MoU, both organizations will work in unison to address shared objectives such as capacity building, policy development, and promoting sustainability practices. Env-isa brings over two decades of expertise in aviation sustainability to the table, complementing AFRAA’s vision of creating a competitive and environmentally conscious air transport industry in Africa.
Key Areas of Focus
The partnership will prioritize several critical areas, including:
- Supporting the sustainability of African airlines and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Developing environmental policies tailored to the region.
- Implementing training programs and building human capacity.
- Advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives across Africa.
- Facilitating carbon management strategies to achieve NetZeroEmit goals.
- Conducting assessments on noise, air quality, and lifecycle impacts.
- Enhancing ESG reporting frameworks.
- Designing and delivering carbon offset strategies and projects.
Leadership Perspectives
Ms. Ayçe Çelikel, CEO and co-founder of Env-isa, expressed her enthusiasm:
“Env-isa is honored to contribute to the sustainability of African Airlines through this partnership with AFRAA. Having long been committed to supporting Africa’s aviation sector sustainable development, this collaboration marks a significant step in improving and expanding our relationships across the continent. By combining our strengths and aligning our goals, we aim to drive meaningful transformation that enhances the aviation sector’s contribution to Africa’s economic development while ensuring robust environmental stewardship.”
Similarly, AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abderahmane Berthé, underscored the importance of unity in achieving environmental targets:
“The attainment of 2050 Net Zero emissions targets requires coordinated and concerted efforts among industry stakeholders. We are excited to enhance collaboration with Env-isa on mutual objectives geared towards this end. Environmental sustainability is among the top priorities of AFRAA and this framework of collaboration, coupled with an action plan, is among the measures by AFRAA to ensure that the African aviation industry not only meets global environmental targets but also remains competitive and sustainable in a rapidly evolving global market.”
A Sustainable Future
The partnership between Env-isa and AFRAA represents a pivotal initiative to drive sustainability in African aviation, aligning the industry with global environmental goals while ensuring its competitive edge in a fast-changing market.
