Conference session 3 – social sustainability

As an industry, aviation has a responsibility to meet the needs of its workers, passengers and communities in a way that promotes social sustainability. Providing connectivity to the regions, enabling the movement of people, and offering accessible and affordable air travel are all important elements of social sustainability in aviation. In addition, supporting fair employment practices and promoting diversity and inclusion are essential for creating a more inclusive and equitable industry. This session will cover social aspects of sustainability with contributions from the following participants:

• Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, President & CEO, APG Airlines (Moderator)
• Heather Gordon, Legal Director, Martyn Fiddler Aviation
• Elisabeth Kotthaus, Head of Unit for Social Affairs, Passenger Rights & Equal Opportunities, DG MOVE, European Commission
• Faye Malarkey Black, President and CEO, Regional Airline Association