Doing Business Better - with Chris Sattler

The discussion revolves around the journey of Island Aviation in Auckland, focusing on its sustainable initiatives. Chris Sattler, from Island Aviation, outlines the measures they have taken to reduce their environmental impact, their focus on community engagement, and future goals regarding sustainable aviation technologies. Some of these efforts include reforestation projects and carbon offsetting. He also candidly discusses the complexity of transitioning to electric or hydrogen powered aircraft, citing significant infrastructure and regulation hurdles. Sattler stresses the importance of collaboration with other stakeholders, be it regulators, fuel companies, or customers, to achieve long-term sustainability goals.

 

00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Switching to Electric Aircraft

02:57 Meet Chris Sattler from Island Aviation

03:22 The Journey of Island Aviation

05:28 Sustainability Initiatives at Island Aviation

07:57 Measuring and Offsetting Emissions

09:15 Engaging Customers in Sustainability

10:45 Challenges in Measuring Sustainability

12:16 Community Engagement and Sustainability

22:20 Future Goals and Milestones in Sustainability

31:12 Promoting Sustainability and Engaging Stakeholders

36:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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Chris Sattler LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sattler-023335/

Island Aviation - https://islandaviation.co.nz/

 

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