Sustainability

• Banco de Millas: We connect children in need of medical assistance throughout Latin America with medical treatments and specialized surgeries. Miles invested, by both Avianca and LifeMiles’ partners, are used to transport patients to specialized medical centers. Since 2006, almost 3,000 children benefited from the redemption of nearly 70 million miles.
• Niños Por América: On routes operated by Avianca, the company sponsors tickets fulfilling dreams of children with special needs as well as children from low-income families throughout Latin America. Since 2006, Avianca awarded more than 3,000 tickets.

• 2,5% reduction in emissions per 100 passengers, per kilometer, compared to 2015. This result exceeds the goal of the commercial airline industry, which seeks to reduce its emissions by 1.5% on a yearly basis.
• Appropriate management of hazardous waste (401 tons), 487 m3 of wastewater and 588 tons of conventional waste recycled, which represents an increase 0.7% when compared to recycling efforts in 2015.
• Over the last 10 years, Avianca has recycled 3,000,000 kilograms of waste, avoiding this waste from reaching landfills, increasing materials useful life, including them in other production chains and supporting foundations, donating a large percentage of said materials.
• With regards to water consumption, Avianca has worked in cleaner production practices to avoid wasteful water use its processes. Consequently, in 2016, only 215,806 m3 were consumed, a reduction of 20.92% when compared to the same period in in 2015 (El Salvador).

When purchasing goods and services Avianca applies, energy efficiency principles optimizing the use of resources.

• Avianca is the first Latin American airline to operate an A321 with eco-efficient engines in the region. The NEO -New Engine Option- technology allows savings up to 20% in jet fuel, reduces the acoustic footprint of the Aircraft by 50% and decreases annual emissions of the airplane by 5,000 tons of CO2.
• The Eco-Friendly Aviation Award, awarded by “The Business Year” for the construction of Avianca’s new Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility MRO. The MRO in Medellín was built following the USGBC LEED’s® sustainable construction guidelines. These parameters guarantee a reduction in energy and water consumption, a low carbon footprint throughout the construction phase and a control of environmental aspects during the operation of the aeronautical center.
• Award for best environmental performance granted by LAP LIM: For being an airline with excellent environmental performance in the operations of one of the best airports in Latin America.
• ISO 14001 Recertification in Ecuador: Avianca Ecuador operations are recertified under the requirements of ISO14.001:2004. One of the most important certifications as it applies as well for the operation to the Galápagos Islands, natural heritage.
• In 2017, we acquired the first certified carbon neutral projects portfolio in Colombia and Latin America, which compensates Avianca Holdings S.A. emissions for jet fuel consumption trough high impact social and environmental investment.

• Alianzas Estratégicas: collaborations with leading institutions in projects that provide high social value and are aimed at improving the quality of life in communities of influence of the destinations we serve. Since 2008 Avianca supported, more than 1,300 entities and donated almost 6 thousand tickets to support the construction of social value in our Latin America
• Avianca Solidaria: Support of humanitarian programs in regions affected by natural disaster providing help through cargo transport and humanitarian personnel. Since 2008, we have transported more than 600 tons of humanitarian aid, close to 1000 people and contributed in economic donations from Avianca Holdings S.A. employees and the company, of more than US $ 1.5 million.
• Yo Colaboro: Founded in 2008 Avianca’s social volunteer program benefits social organizations, schools and hospitals, helping communities in need in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. The volunteering program has participated in about 400 projects, through 154 entities, linking more than 2,000 volunteers.

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