Atlas Air adds sustainability to new CCO Richard Broekman's role

The industry has welcomed news that Atlas Air’s new chief commercial officer has also been named head of sustainability.

Richard Broekman will take over new CEO Michael Steen’s former position, but is also tasked with driving the company’s commitment to net zero by 2050.

He will lead development of the carrier’s decarbonisation strategy, which includes partnering with customers on SAF use and carbon offsetting, noted Atlas.

The carrier last week published its new ESC report, which outlines, among other measures, that Atlas will ...