Richard Branson was the only airline CEO who responded to Airline Ambassadors UN Round table on Sustainable Tourism in 1995, and now Virgin Atlantic will be honored for corporate leadership, commitment to environmental sustainability and humanitarian initiatives by AAI at the United Nations Global Officials of Dignity Awards on June 20, 2014 in New York.    

Virgin airlines take pride in moving millions of customers around the planet each year, “Change is in the Air” and awareness that flying comes with some bigger social and environmental challenges.

Burning jet fuel from fossil sources means more climate-warming, ocean-acidifying carbon dioxide ends up in the atmosphere.

Keeping people comfortable at 30,000 feet and managing a fleet of aircraft can generate a fair amount of waste if you’re not careful. Plus, the communities, societies and opportunities being opened up thanks to international air travel sometimes have costs as well as benefits.

Reflected in their in-flight video Change is in the Air,  Virgin Atlantic shares a commitment to building a better world and support communities they serve.   Employees visit and support projects of Free the Children, in an inspiring program of employee engagement helping children throughout the world. VIDEO ON FREE THE CHILDREN

 Bravo Virgin

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