Aviation

Sustainable aviation

Lead the way to a more sustainable future by navigating the delicate balance between market growth and a changing climate. We create innovative sustainability solutions for many of the world’s largest airports—such as London Heathrow and Miami International—helping them adapt and succeed in a carbon-constrained and climate-impacted world.

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Ensuring a sustainable future for aviation can have different meanings to different stakeholders. How does the aviation industry address the global challenge of a changing climate? Do customers want the same things airlines and governments do? Economic and geopolitical uncertainties add further complexity. No one will crack the aviation sustainability challenge alone—but progress is possible with a clear plan and integrated response.

We support clients by working on each piece of the puzzle:

Customers

Audience insights
Strategic communication
Social monitoring
Sentiment analysis
Eco-labelling—standard setting and implementation

Airports

Sustainability strategies
Carbon price forecasting, offsetting strategies for EU-ETS, CORSIA, and voluntary schemes
Facility acquisitions
Carbon footprint reduction
Employee engagement
Ground handling

Airlines

Sustainability investments, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Fleet planning
Operational efficiency
Cost savings
Passenger analytics and engagement

Governments

Priority setting
Demand forecasting
Technology roadmaps, cost-benefit analyses
Policy development, implementation, and evaluation
Public input and comments
Consumer protections

We work across the aviation value chain

We start with a deep understanding of the forces that can impact success in an era of unprecedented change. Our solutions promote the sustainable travel and goods movement by improving safety, reducing emissions, and optimizing existing systems. We empower clients with real-time information to make informed choices.

£7+ billion

worth of stakes acquired in major London airports on our advisement

9 of the 10

U.S. Hub airports work with ICF

80%

of aviation asset-backed securitizations use our maintenance cash flow forecasts

Meet our experts

Not your typical consulting firm, we sit at the intersection of experience and passion. ICF’s team includes former airline and airport executives, maintenance and operations experts, financial analysts, and other aviation leaders. They're bringing their cross-sector expertise to the meaningful work of sustainability.

Kata Cserep

Global Managing Director, Aviation

Simon Morris

Vice President in Airport Advisory

Martin Harrison

Airlines, Aerospace and MRO Practice Lead

James Wilkins

Managing Partner

Neal Mehta

Manager, Energy and Climate

Dr. Robert Kay

Principal