Kenya Airways has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in piloting the new integrated sustainability programme (ISP). The initiative is designed to “drive meaningful sustainability progress” in the aviation industry.
The airline has worked closely with IATA to provide insights, operational context, and feedback to ensure the ISP is “practical, impactful, and tailored” to the needs of airlines.
“We are taking deliberate steps to strengthen our operational resilience while contributing to broader industry information,” said Kenya Airways Group managing director and CEO Allan Kilavuka. “This collaboration offers a valuable opportunity to test what works, learn, and refine our approach. We are optimistic that this will pave that way for scalable, real-world solutions that support our social, environmental and economic goals.”
IATA senior vice president, sustainability and chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen said: “Kenya Airways has demonstrated remarkable leadership in piloting the IATA ISP, setting a shining example for the aviation industry in Africa.”
The ISP is scheduled to formally launch in October 2025.