Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables  -  February 16, 2023

Modern Aviation Commits to Carbon Neutrality

Modern Aviation announced that it developed a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and is committed to achieving the goals by 2050.

The company identified a range of potential opportunities to incrementally reduce emissions through more effective energy management. These opportunities include improved hangar insulation, installation of LED lighting, improved lighting controls, increased daylighting in hangars and offices, in-slab radiant heating for hangars in cold-weather regions, on-site installation of solar PV systems, procuring renewable energy sources as provided by local utility providers, and conversion to electric ground support equipment. 

Modern is committed to offsetting any remaining Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions with legitimate, high-quality carbon offsets.

The company has also developed a formal strategy aimed at reducing the Scope 3 emissions associated with the aviation fuel used by its customers and will expand the offering of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all its FBO locations as soon as practical and increasing SAF as a percentage of its total fuel sales across its network. Modern currently offers SAF at its Sacramento Mather Airport location FBO.

Another element of Modern's sustainability strategy is the electrification of company vehicles and ground support equipment. The company placed its first order for a 5,000-gallon electric fuel truck from Rampmaster, which it expects to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024. 

"We began offering our carbon offset program in October 2019 and now we are proud to be committing to become carbon neutral as a Company by 2050,” said Mark Carmen, CEO of Modern Aviation in a statement. “Offering SAF to our customers in California, being an early adopter of electric refuelers and providing EV rental vehicles is just the beginning of our efforts to increase our commitment to sustainability.”