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Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond Air Mauritius’ social responsibility. It's about creating a shared value for our community while meeting our professional objectives. From day one, our journey has been grounded in our core values and the belief that, as the national airline, we have a significant role to play in our community's social and environmental protection.
We’re completely aware that the aviation industry contributes to 2% of total global carbon emissions. To address this problem, airlines worldwide have collectively joined the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in a program aimed at controlling carbon emissions. This resulted in ICAOs Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Our journey toward sustainability took off in 2017 with the introduction of new-generation aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900 and the Airbus A330-900neo. These modern planes are up to 25% more fuel-efficient than their predecessors, significantly reducing our carbon footprint.
We've implemented a series of weight-reduction measures onboard our aircraft. This includes using lighter equipment, eliminating non-essential uplifts, and embracing a paperless environment. These steps have collectively reduced our weight by more than 2,200 tons annually, resulting in over 500 tons less fuel burnt.
We've embarked on a fleet renewal program for ground operations at SSR International Airport, introducing 14 electric tractors, reducing emissions and contributing to a greener airport environment.
We are fully committed to CORSIA and are continuously seeking new ways to enhance our sustainability efforts.
We've planted mangroves at the Ramsar Site in Pointe d’Esny in collaboration with the Ministry of Agro - industry.
In partnership with the Ministry of Agro-industry, National Parks Conservation Services, and the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, we've repatriated three male Pink Pigeons (Nesoenas Mayeri) from New Jersey , a species absent from Mauritius for 40 years.
One of our Airbus A350-900 planes bears the name 'Mauritius Kestrel' to celebrate the national bird of Mauritius. The Mauritius Kestrel, Falco Punctatus, is a vulnerable endemic species proclaimed as the national bird of Mauritius in March 2022 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius.
Another Airbus A350-900 has been named “Trochetia Boutoniana”. The Trochetia Boutoniana is an endemic shrub whose flower has been proclaimed as the national flower of Mauritius since 12 March 1992.
We've participated in the repatriation of endemic plants, Cylindrocline Lorencei and Pilea SPP, to Mauritius and Rodrigues, respectively, after four decades.
In partnership with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, we launched the “One Take-off, One Tree” reforestation program in 2007. Together, we've planted over 75,000 endemic and native trees across Mauritius and Rodrigues, contributing to the restoration of our precious endemic forests.
On board our flights, we offer in-flight digital publications through the Pressreader app, allowing you to access our reading material on your mobile. This initiative has led to a reduction of 53 tons of magazines and newspapers, translating to a fuel savings of 15 tons in a typical year.
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