daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has been certified to the Business Working Responsibly Mark, an award for corporate social responsibility and sustainability in Ireland. The award, which is independently audited, is conferred by Business in the Community Ireland to companies which show a high standard of commitment to being sustainable businesses.
In recent times daa has worked with airline partners to incentivise the use of quieter and more fuel efficient aircraft, reduced energy usage in its terminals and buildings at both Dublin and Cork airports and also launched a €10 million Dublin Airport Community Fund to support local projects that make a positive contribution to communities around the Airport, including children’s clubs, sporting organisations and groups for older people. These Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices were all contributing factors in the decision to award the Mark to daa.
On receiving the Business Working Responsibly Mark, Miriam Ryan, Chief Governance and Strategy Officer, daa, said: “This achievement is down to the hard work of our staff and the many initiatives we are rolling out to make us a more responsible business. Being certified with this Mark represents a significant milestone for daa and reflects our commitment to our customers, colleagues and communities. Our aim is for sustainability to run through every strand of our business strategy and we are proud that our approach has been validated against an objective set of standards. We are continually looking at ways to positively enhance the impact of daa’s businesses, both in terms of economic impact and jobs, as we strive to become a Net Zero business by 2050 at the latest.”
Tomás Sercovich, CEO, Business in the Community Ireland said, “We are delighted that daa has achieved certification to the Business Working Responsibly Mark, demonstrating the strength of their management systems across Economic, Environmental, Social and Governance dimensions. Through their Mark certification daa have established a strong foundation from which to mainstream sustainability across their strategy and business model. daa joins over 40 Irish organisations that have achieved Mark certification, at a time where it remains imperative for business to demonstrate through evidence and third-party verification the robustness of their sustainability intentions. We commend the team at daa for their commitment and determination.”
