AeroVironment has earned International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System. This provides an environmental management system framework for companies to help identify, monitor and control their environmental impact, such as resource consumption and waste production.
Kenneth Karklin, AeroVironment Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said “AeroVironment’s purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Earning ISO 14001 certification demonstrates our commitment to advancing sustainable practices.’’
“By developing a formal Environmental Management System that is ISO 14001 certified, we are able to actively measure and closely manage the overall environmental impact of company decisions, placing a greater focus on AeroVironment’s environmental footprint,” he added.
AeroVironment’s ISO 14001:2015 certificate (CERT-013516) took effect on 9 February 2021 after a multi-month audit with SAI Global Assurance, a leading global management systems certification body. The certification addresses all of the company’s operations in Ventura County, California as well as its operations in Huntsville, Alabama, Wilmington, Massachusetts and Lawrence, Kansas. The certification complements the AS9100 Revision D (2016), Quality Management System Certification AeroVironment received in 2018.
AeroVironment has become one of the largest electric UAS manufacturers, delivering a suite of zero-emission, energy efficient, battery-powered UAS and tactical missile systems as well as developing stratospheric, solar powered High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS) for global connectivity. These innovative vehicles are designed to deliver valuable new capabilities to their users while also reducing their logistical footprint and environmental impact.
To learn more about AeroVironment’s Environmental Management System and Corporate Social Responsibility program, visit https://www.avinc.com/about/corporate-social-responsibility.
