BV assists SAS to become first airline to achieve both ISO14001 & EMAS

Bureau Veritas' certification business has “delivered” ISO140001 and the EU's Eco-Management and Audit (EMAS) certificates to the SAS Group, making it the first airline to earn both accreditations. Commenting, BV Certification's Dan Danielson said: "Both internationally recognized environmental certificates cover all aspects of the business - from flight operations to administration”. The two environmental management systems will be used to by SAS to help it achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 (baseline year: 2006).

• Bureau Veritas news release