Duncan Aviation has earned Tier 2 Green Aviation Business status under NATA’s sustainability standard. In 2022, the company achieved Tier 1, which included measuring its carbon footprint, increasing the use of environmentally friendly energy sources, and reducing waste business-wide.
Tier 2 builds on that, adding the adoption of recycling programs, implementation of a sustainable sourcing/procurement policy, adoption of electric vehicles in its business operations, and promoting environmentally friendly means of employee transportation when possible.
To meet these aspirations, Duncan has designated environmental supervisors at each of its three full-service locations—in Provo, Utah; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Battle Creek, Michigan—who establish annual sustainability goals. These involve the selection of environmentally conscious products, encouraging recycling, and supporting vendors that share those efforts.
The company also installed technology in its facilities to remove airborne contaminants from aircraft painting, treat wastewater, and responsibly dispose of hazardous materials, as well as using energy-efficient LED lighting and radiant floor heating.
“Sustainability is much more than a current business buzzword,” said Duncan president Jeff Lake, adding that it is a core value that company employees identified years ago as an area it needed to focus on and improve. “We are committed as a business and as individuals to leave less of a footprint on the earth, making a positive impact on the environment we will leave to our children, grandchildren, and future generations.”