Lufthansa Airlines renews EMAS validation with focus on fuel efficiency

Germany

Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH receive EMAS recognition for the first time as environmental management measures expand across flight and ground operations

Lufthansa Airlines has successfully completed its revalidation under the European Union’s EMAS environmental management system for the 2025 reporting year. The renewed recognition covers the airline’s environmental management processes and the measurable progress achieved in both flight operations and ground activities.

For the first time, Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH have also been validated under the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, extending the framework to additional companies within the Lufthansa environment.

EMAS combines EU requirements with ISO 14001

EMAS is a voluntary environmental management instrument developed by the European Union. It is designed to help companies and organisations systematically assess and continuously improve their environmental performance.

The scheme incorporates the requirements of the international ISO 14001 environmental management standard and adds further obligations, including transparency and documented environmental performance.

Fuel efficiency at the centre of the latest assessment

The latest environmental statement places particular emphasis on operational fuel efficiency. Lufthansa Airlines outlines how measures throughout the flight process can contribute to reducing kerosene consumption.

These measures begin with flight planning and continue through cruise operations, approach and landing as well as ground procedures. The objective is to identify efficiency gains at each stage of the operation and translate them into measurable fuel savings.

Environmental performance documented publicly

The validation also assesses how the companies implement environmental measures and monitor progress over time.

Lufthansa Airlines has documented the results and additional initiatives in its 2026 Environmental Statement. The report provides further details on the company’s environmental management system and the measures being taken to improve operational efficiency and environmental performance.