Senior Associate with deep expertise in environmental strategy and management with a specific focus on transportation.
The Aviation Industry: The Sustainability Challenge
Commercial aviation has transformed the United States and world economies during the last 50 years, and aviation demand is expected to increase significantly in the future. While the economic and social benefits of air transportation growth could be substantial, accompanying environmental impacts have the potential to harm human health and the environment, and constrain aviation growth itself. Therefore, environmental issues present the greatest and most complex challenges to long-term “sustainable” air transportation growth. Effective environmental management strategies—that enable greater movement of passengers and cargo with the same, or less, environmental impacts—are critical to meet future air transportation needs in a manner that is sustainable. Read more
A Lifecycle Approach
Effective sustainability strategies must take a holistic lifecycle approach. For instance, if reducing air quality emissions in the manufacturing process results in the production of a heavier aircraft, there is likely to be a total increase in environmental harm. A lifecycle approach will evaluate the magnitude of environmental harm throughout the life of the product, and optimize investment to get the greatest environmental benefit for the lowest cost. Read more
Booz Allen’s Role
Booz Allen supports sustainability projects for many clients, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Federal Rail Administration (FRA). We help our clients develop approaches to make their own organizations more sustainable, as well as develop broader sector level strategies for sustainable transportation. Read more
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