In an effort to support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after signing onto the UN Global Compact earlier in 2024, Riyadh Air, in collaboration with the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), has launched the first in a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport.

The launch event was attended by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas, Petromin Corporation Group CEO Kalyana Sivagnanam, and Petromin National Transportation Solutions Company CEO Gary B. Flom.

“Every effort we make to champion sustainable practices counts in our collective fight against climate change. Sustainability is embedded in our DNA, and we will reflect this across all of Riyadh Air’s operations, from managing fuel efficiency in the sky to reducing carbon emissions on the ground,” said Douglas. 

“Investing in electric coaches is just one early initiative we are introducing to offset our environmental footprint as we aim to lead in achieving the aviation industry’s global net-zero agenda,” he added.

Meanwhile, Sivagnanam said, “We are proud to have this partnership for sustainable mobility with Riyadh Air and contribute to their efforts to reach sustainability goals. This is a remarkable airline with environmental responsibility embedded in their DNA.”

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