Wednesday, January 22, 2025 In December 2024, Discover Airlines celebrated a milestone in its sustainability journey by earning certification under the prestigious European environmental management standard, EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). This recognition followed a rigorous two-day external audit, during which the airline’s environmental management system was assessed without any objections. EMAS, a voluntary initiative by the European Union, enables companies to monitor and enhance their environmental performance systematically.
It incorporates all the requirements of the ISO 14001 environmental management standard while introducing additional provisions, including strict adherence to legal compliance and transparent reporting. A significant part of this certification process involved Discover Airlines publishing its first-ever environmental statement. This comprehensive document details the airline’s environmental performance from 2021 to 2023 at its Frankfurt and Munich locations.
By doing so, Discover Airlines provides a retrospective look at its environmental impact across all German operations since its inception, aligning itself with the sustainability practices upheld by the Lufthansa Group. This achievement underscores Discover Airlines’ commitment to environmental accountability and continuous improvement, marking a pivotal step in its efforts to contribute to sustainable aviation. “The introduction of an environmental management system in accordan.
