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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)
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Cargojet is a global leader in providing time-sensitive overnight air cargo services.
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