Clay Lacy Aviation has received accreditation for its infrastructure under NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department program. It is now one of just eight companies—and the first FBO—worldwide to receive the acknowledgment under the infrastructure category.
The program—launched in 2021—identifies business aviation companies that meet exceptional environmental standards under four categories: flight, operations, ground support, and infrastructure.
Since 2019, all of Clay Lacy’s facilities have been certified as carbon neutral, with the company using efficient building design, electric ground service equipment, use of renewable diesel, installation of solar panels, the adoption of comprehensive waste management systems, the inclusion of electric vehicle charging stations, and the reduction of single-use plastics. Additionally, the California-based service provider was one of the pioneers in offering continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
“The Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation for infrastructure recognizes the strong commitment Clay Lacy Aviation has made to ensure its facilities and operations are using the most environmentally friendly practices to conduct its business,” said LaKisha Dillingham, the association’s credentialing manager. “We celebrate this outstanding achievement and hope it inspires others to work toward the goal of a more sustainable industry.”