In recognition of its sustainability initiatives, California-based Clay Lacy Aviation has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership, a program that supports businesses and organizations that voluntarily adopt the use of renewable energy. The awarding of the certificate makes the aviation service provider one of the first in the industry to be so recognized.

The EPA cited Clay Lacy’s sourcing of one-third of its energy needs from green resources, including 700,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of wind power and the installation of a 750,000-kWh solar array at its Van Nuys Airport facility.

This latest award adds to the company’s environmental stewardship credentials. Its facilities have been carbon-neutral since 2019 and it was the first to be certified by NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. Additionally, it was the first to be independently audited and rated Facility Green Level by 4Air, assuring its FBO operations lead industry standards to meet carbon neutrality.

“Receiving the EPA’s Green Power Partner Certificate was a key goal of our corporate sustainability strategy and validates the efforts we’ve undertaken to operate more sustainably,” said Clay Lacy senior v-p for development and sustainability Scott Cutshall. “It complements our carbon-neutral facilities rating, as well as carbon offset programs and the ongoing supply of sustainable aviation fuel introduced last year at our FBOs to help our clients in achieving their sustainability goals.”