BA's head of sustainability Carrie Harris
British Airways has appointed Carrie Harris as its new head of sustainability.
Harris is a chartered environmentalist, a fellow of sustainability accreditation body IEMA, a registered environmental auditor and holds two master’s degrees in environmental science and management.
Previously, Harris was group sustainability manager at BA's parent company International Airlines Group, where she helped launch IAG’s Flightpath Net Zero, committing the group to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Harris will be responsible for a team of eight who work on the airline’s strategy for environment, diversity, inclusion & wellbeing, and community investment.
Commenting on her appointment, Harris said: “As we head into 2021, we’ll be taking a fresh look at all we do to ensure sustainability is embedded in our culture, our operation and our customers’ experience; from technological solutions such as zero emissions hydrogen aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels for the medium to long-term, to operational efficiency and carbon offset and removal projects in the short-term.
“We’ll also be focused on improving diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the organisation and ensuring we contribute meaningfully to the communities where we operate in the UK and around the world.”