Respecting our world - responsible growth
British Airways takes its environmental, social and economic responsibilities very seriously and is committed to growing responsibly in the future. We believe in playing a full part in addressing our impacts and will continue to manage and limit our overall environmental footprint.
We recognise the challenge of the growing contribution that aviation makes to climate change, and the impacts at a local level. We believe that the Government and the aviation industry have a joint responsibility to work together to address these issues.
More about responsible growth
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Sustainable aviation and the economy
We believe in a competitive and commercially viable business making a positive contribution to the UK economy. Aviation in the UK contributes £11.4 billion to the UK economy, supporting 500,000 direct and 200,000 indirect jobs.
Aviation provides vital connections to the world for both passengers and cargo:
- it is an essential part of the world's communication and economic system
- it directly and indirectly provides jobs
- it provide benefits to economies, including those of the less developed countries
Visit the Sustainable Aviation website
Carbon footprint
British Airways is determined that the aviation industry plays its full part in reducing the emissions that cause climate change. We have led the way in establishing and promoting operational best practice, effective policies and involving customers in how we tackle the problem.
Noise and local air quality
We recognise that the noise and emissions from our aircraft and associated ground operations can have an impact on the local community, particularly those close to our busy London hubs, Heathrow and Gatwick.
Community
Our activities around Heathrow generate social benefits through job opportunities and investment in community projects.
