January 2025
Green Business Partner Program Grows
The Green Business Partner Program launched last summer has added to its elite list of airport businesses and partners that are recognized for their sustainable efforts aligning with the airport’s Sustainability Management Plan.
The program is coordinated by airport sustainability staff and seeks to certify business partners that follow sustainability best practices.
After airport sustainability staff tour facilities and review the application, the business may be certified in Green, Silver, or Gold tier.
The sustainability focus areas for the airport are efficiency measures, waste reduction strategies, responsible sourcing practices, water conservation efforts, and community engagement.
PHX Beer Company attained Gold status late last year. Operated by SSP America, PHX Beer Company, serves as a new leader in the PHX Green Business Partner Program. The restaurant has a dedicated food donation program and is a committed participant in the PHX food waste collection program designed to convert food waste into nutrient-rich compost. PHX Beer Company has eliminated single-use plastics and has prioritized the use of reusable service ware. The restaurant continues to improve its operations and footprint in their partnership with the Green Restaurant Association. Welcome PHX Beer Company!
Jackson Jet Center, a fixed base operator at PHX, joins the PHX Green Business Partner Program under the silver tier with enthusiasm and a mentality to continuously improve their sustainability efforts. Their facility boasts an impressive use of natural light and LED light fixtures conserving energy whenever possible. Jackson Jet Center has also is a responsible member of the PHX community and has taken extra strides to ensure the recycling of traditionally difficult to recycle items. Welcome Jackson Jet Center!
WHSmith, which was named to the Silver category, enters as the newest member of the PHX Green Business Partner Program. The company currently manages four InMotion and one Uptown Phoenix retail stores in the terminals. Sustainability commitments run deep through the company and have established steps to continuously educate their staff. WHSmith provides digital sustainability onboarding training and yearly refreshers for employees to familiarize themselves with shared environmental actions. PHX terminal locations operated by WHSmith have all phased out single-use plastic bags with Forest Stewardship Council certified paper bags. The small actions taken by WHSmith have translated to meaningful progress in creating a culture mindful of environmental impact. Welcome WHSmith North America!
Visit the Green Business Partner webpage.