Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  November 19, 2024

AAR Lowers Emissions

AAR CORP. — a  provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, maintenance repair and overhaul (MROs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) — announced that in FY2024 the company's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 2% compared to its fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 (FY2023).  

The company's FY2024 facility highlights include the following: 

Wood Dale, Illinois (corporate headquarters and warehouse):

• Replaced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units with newer, more energy-efficient units over the past few years • Continued upgrading to LED lighting and recycling fluorescent bulbs 

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Airframe MRO):

• Digitalized tracking and reporting systems for hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds, improving accuracy and efficiency 

Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Airframe MRO):

• Installed four additional electric car charging stations to support use of clean energy vehicles

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Component Services):

• Installed a solar panel field to reduce electrical grid power usage 
• Scope 1 emissions decreased by approximately 47% in FY2024 compared to FY2023

Each year AAR has improved its emissions intensity metric, and its Scope 1 and 2 emissions were verified by a third party.  These details and more were released in its 2024 Sustainability Report.

"This Report details the Company's sustainability management and highlights recent enhancements," said Jessica A. Garascia, AAR's Senior Vice President and General Counsel, in a statement. "We are proud of our work to uphold our environmental, social, and governance commitments to create positive outcomes for our employees, communities, and many stakeholders."