14 THE ASSINIBOIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • SPRING 2024
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A S S I N I B O I A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
developing an energy management plan to
reduce consumption in all WAA buildings.
Additionally, this spring, WAA aims to
start disclosing its greenhouse gas
emissions, related actions and programs
toward targets.
"This is a famously difficult industry
to decarbonize, and we all have to do our
part," Hays says. "We are partnering with
the airlines, aerospace manufacturers, and
government to ensure that we have a really
good plan to decarbonize aviation and a
sustainable business model for the long
term."
"We're certainly working hard on this,"
he adds. "This is a global problem, and we
intend to be part of the solution."
Hays stepped into his role in February
2022, when the airline industry was just
beginning to recover from the impact of
COVID-19.
He says it was an exciting time, and he
quickly saw how dedicated WAA employ-
ees are to the organization's mission of
connecting communities.
"They have been working flat out to
deliver on that mission, which is fantastic
to see," he says. "We're lucky to have a great
team of professionals who are passionate
about what we do here and the role we play
in the communities we serve."
Air cargo at Winnipeg Airports Authority.
(Photos by Darcy Finley)
Cargojet is a global leader in providing time-sensitive overnight air cargo services.
