As stated in the Emirates Group’s Environmental Policy, “sustainability and eco-efficiency are the cornerstones of all Group operations – both in the air, and on the ground.” The term ”eco-efficiency” was first used by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in its 1992 publication “Changing Course.“ It is based on the concept of creating more goods and services, while using fewer resources and creating less waste and pollution.
In the simplest of terms:
resource savings = cost savings = environmental benefits
The concept of eco-efficiency is being ingrained into all of our Group operations – from fleet operations to ground transport, from energy and water consumption to catering and engineering operations. It makes good business sense to do more with less, and reduce waste. (Emirates, 2010)