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-Avianca Cargo wins the ESG & Sustainability Award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025, marking the second consecutive year the airline has earned this honor for its sustainability efforts.
-Avianca Cargo’s sustainability initiatives include adopting biodegradable plastic pallet covers, using zero GWP refrigerants, and implementing over 24 fuel-saving SOPs, reducing 2,480 tons of CO2 emissions in 2024.
-Avianca Cargo’s commitment to social impact includes transporting over 125 tons of humanitarian aid in 2024, and supporting key programs in healthcare, education, and environmental conservation.
Miami, FL –– February, 28, 2025 –– Avianca Cargo has been awarded the ESG & Sustainability Award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025, held on February 26 in Dubai, UAE. The award recognizes Avianca Cargo for its ongoing dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, as well as its contributions to social and corporate governance.
The Aviation Achievement Awards celebrate organizations and projects in the aviation sector that have demonstrated excellence in areas such as logistics, innovation, and teamwork. Avianca Cargo earned the ESG Award due to its strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, including the operation of its Airbus A330F fleet, which is the freighter with the lowest environmental impact in Latin America.
“As a 52-year-old airline, we continue to evolve and strengthen our commitment to sustainability,” said Diogo Elias, Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo. “Winning the ESG Award for the second consecutive year reflects our ongoing efforts to lead the air cargo industry toward a sustainable future. Our modern fleet, innovative environmental practices, and strong dedication to our clients and communities showcase our determination to drive positive change in the industry.”
Avianca Cargo’s achievements in sustainability include several key initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its operations, such as the adoption of biodegradable plastic pallet covers, the use of zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants in cooling facilities, and over 24 fuel-saving SOPs that have helped avoid 2,480 tons of CO2 emissions in 2024 alone. The airline’s fleet of A330 freighters is significantly more fuel-efficient than the regional average, and its newer aircraft fleet has contributed to a reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Ton Kilometer (RTK). Avianca Cargo’s achievements also include its LEED® MRO certification, which includes a 30% solar energy contribution, and its partnership with Deprisa and Fundación Hábitat Sur to remove plastic waste from the Amazon, with over +2 tons of plastics transported for recycling.
In addition to its environmental strategy, Avianca Cargo continues to support a range of social initiatives, partnering with key humanitarian organizations, transporting over 125 tons of aid in 2024, and supporting programs for healthcare, education, and the environment. In addition, Avianca Cargo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its workplace culture, with a focus on equal opportunities and staff welfare.
Avianca Cargo operates over 220 dedicated cargo flights and 1,400 flights with belly cargo capacity weekly, supported by 70 interline agreements spanning more than 350 destinations worldwide. These efforts have established Avianca Cargo as a trusted partner in the global logistics network, delivering reliable service while prioritizing sustainability.
About Avianca Cargo
Avianca Cargo, an air cargo airline, is the main operator in different markets in the Americas with a capacity of 220 cargo flights and more than 1,400 passenger flights with bellies. It serves more than 70 destinations in the route network In Latin America, United States and Europe, and 70 interline agreements connecting the airline to more than 350 destinations worldwide, with the average cargo fleet with the lowest environmental impact. It is the first airline in the Americas to obtain IATA CEIV certifications in four different categories: Pharma, Fresh, Live and Lithium Batteries; in 2024 it was recognized as one of the six Best Cargo Airline in the Americas by Air Cargo News and continues to elevate its position in relevant markets and in 2024 received the ESG Award from the Aviation Achievement Awards.
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