Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has joined the United Nations' Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative.

As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, Menzies has committed to aligning strategies and operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption and to take action in support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Menzies will report progress to the UN across these areas annually.

To help kick start its sustainability journey, Menzies is participating in the UN’s Climate Ambition Accelerator programme that provides the knowledge and skills needed to align climate targets with a net-zero future and limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

John Geddes, Corporate Affairs Director & Group Company Secretary, said: “We are making good progress in evolving how we operate and grow our business sustainably to uphold our responsibilities to people and the planet. 

“Through our involvement in these global movements, we will implement a principles-based approach to doing business as well as develop transparent and tangible targets and plans of action for reducing emissions.”