Env-isa and AFRAA Sign MoU to Foster Sustainable Future for Airlines in Africa
Partnership to drive sustainable growth through policy development, capacity building, and carbon management.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Env-isa, a global consultancy specialising in sustainability and environmental solutions focused on aviation, tourism, and mobility, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in January 2025.
The agreement aims to establish a framework for cooperation focused on the sustainable growth and development of the African aviation industry.
Strategic Collaboration for Sustainability
According to the parties, the MoU outlines a close partnership between Env-isa and AFRAA to achieve shared objectives, including capacity building, policy development, and fostering sustainability practices.
Leveraging Env-isa’s 20 years of expertise in aviation sustainability, the collaboration supports AFRAA’s vision for a sustainable air transport industry in Africa, where African airlines drive economic development.
Key Areas of Action
The collaboration will focus on several critical areas:
- Sustainability of African Airlines and stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem
- Environmental policy development
- Training and human capacity building
- Sustainable Aviation Fuels initiatives in Africa
- Facilitation of Carbon Management to achieve Net Zero emissions
- Noise, Air Quality, and Life Cycle Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Carbon offset strategy and project delivery
Synergies for Charting Path to Net Zero
Mr. Abderahmane Berthé, Secretary General of AFRAA, said, “Achieving 2050 Net Zero emissions requires coordinated efforts. This collaboration helps ensure that the African aviation industry meets global environmental targets and stays competitive.”
Ms. Ayçe Çelikel, CEO and co-founder of Env-isa, noted, “This partnership with AFRAA is a significant step towards enhancing the aviation sector’s contribution to Africa’s economic development while ensuring environmental stewardship.”
Env-isa, with over two decades of experience, collaborates with airlines, airports, hotels, and stakeholders across the aviation and tourism industries to develop and implement innovative, science-based solutions that drive environmental and operational excellence.
