Aviation Sustainability

Aligning sustainability, connectivity and economic growth for a better tomorrow.

Why Sustainability Matters

Aviation underpins the global economy, connects communities, and supports social progress. The sustainability agenda is increasingly important to all stakeholders – employees, capital providers, shareholders, and society in general. Aircraft leasing is embracing sustainability while continuing to enable connectivity and economic growth.

The industry has a strong track record in this area already, through decades of investment in ever-more efficient aircraft. This is continuing into the present with billions being invested in the transition of the global fleet to new technology lower emissions aircraft, and this investment will be sustained into the future as new models come on stream.

Through the actions we are taking, the aircraft leasing industry will continuously improve its sustainability performance and lessors will continue to support airline customers’ desire to lower their emissions. We will play our part and prove progress is possible.

Sustainability Charter

ALI’s sustainability work is anchored in our Sustainability Charter - a shared set of principles and commitments that guide action across governance, social impact, and environmental stewardship. We help members embed ESG practices within leasing operations, including building transparency, reporting, and decision frameworks.

Net Zero by 2050

We support the industry’s collective ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. With the entire aircraft lifecycle taken into consideration, a combination of pathways toward transformative change is underway. Aircraft design improvements, operational efficiencies, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and alternative propulsion (electrical, hydrogen) all play a role. Ireland, with its innovative ecosystem, is well positioned to lead in SAF development and clean technology research.

Aircraft design & operational improvements
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
Hydrogen propulsion
Electrical propulsion

ALI Global Aviation Sustainability Day

Global Aviation Sustainability Day, brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of sustainable aviation.

The event highlights how collaboration across airlines, lessors, regulators, and technology providers can drive progress on decarbonisation, sustainable aviation fuels, and clean-tech solutions.

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Inniu

Inniu is the aircraft leasing industry’s sustainability e-learning platform. It is centred on our Sustainability Charter, which is designed to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges that face our sector.

SAF Manufacturing in Ireland

As the global hub of aircraft leasing, Ireland carries a responsibility to lead the way in sustainability. Our unique position allows us to invest in sustainable solutions for the aviation industry. By investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production and promoting its roll out, Ireland is leading the aviation sector’s transformation toward a sustainable future.

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Building a sustainable future