Vistara Nurtures

With community service deeply rooted in our DNA, since inception, Vistara has always strived to support communities in the areas where it operates. And as the organisation grows, we want our communities to grow with us and ensure we grow sustainably. It is this philosophy of empowering communities and protecting the environment that is echoed in ‘Vistara Nurtures’.

Our CSR strategy is centered around, but is not limited to, our focus areas of:

Enabling education and wellbeing for children for their holistic development

 

Boosting entrepreneurship and employability through skill-led programmes for the youth and women in particular

Ensuring environmental sustainability by conserving natural resources and creating an ecological balance in the environment 

 

Whether it is inspiring young minds, empowering talent, or preserving the planet, as we scale up and grow, we want to keep nurturing the communities we operate in for a better tomorrow.

Sustainable operations

Vistara’s current fleet of Airbus A320neo, A321neo and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft are powered by advanced technologies and systems, resulting in reduction of engine noise, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide emissions.

And over the past few years, we have adopted various operational measures including but not limited to electronic flight bags, biodegradable and reusable cutlery, and smart lavatories which are all small strides towards a sustainable future. Under Vistara Green Miles, we also recycle the previous editions of our inflight magazine. 

In March 2023, we became the first carrier in India to operate a wide-body aircraft on a long-haul route using Sustainable Aviation Fuel. With a 30% SAF blend, we reduced around 150,000 pounds of CO₂ emissions on our new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from Charleston, USA to Delhi, India. Additionally, we also became the first Indian carrier to operate a commercial flight on a wide-body aircraft using SAF from Delhi to Mumbai, using a blend of 17% SAF with 83% conventional jet fuel. On this flight, were able to reduce around 10,000 pounds of CO2 emissions, reinforcing our long-term commitment towards sustainable aviation.

In yet another industry-first initiative, we implemented Aerowash, and automatic aircraft exterior washing and cleaning solution. The nearly waterless, dry-wash process allows us to save resources, prevent structural damage, and enhance fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag. 

Some of Vistara’s flagship CSR projects include:

Book Your Future

 

This programme, under the focus area of ‘Children & Education’, aims at enabling access to educational resources, books and learning interventions that ensure holistic development of children, with an emphasis on aviation. Over the last two years, we have helped make learning accessible to hundreds of children across the country in collaboration with our partners, Salaam Baalak Trust, Concern India, as well as local NGO partners. All for a better tomorrow!

Vistara Empowers

 

‘Vistara Empowers’ is our flagship programme under ‘Employability Skills’ that aims to facilitate skill development initiatives and enable financial empowerment for youth and young women. Over the last two years, we have been supporting the women entrepreneurs of Ashima Foundation with our ‘eco-friendly masks’ initiative. All for a better tomorrow!

Vistara Green Miles

 

A small step towards a healthier planet- our ‘Vistara Green Miles’ programme under ‘Environment and Sustainability’ aims at enhancing the country’s green cover, one sapling at a time. All for a better tomorrow!

Vistara Wellness Initiative

Our flagship programme for disaster relief, Vistara Wellness Initiative, aims to make nutrition and hygiene accessible to the disadvantaged. Since the programme’s inception in April 2020, we've supported 50,000+ individuals across the country by distributing over 4,00,000 food and sanitation items.

The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Safety Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. S Padmanabhan with Mr. Lik Hsin Lee and Ms. Alice Geevarghese Vaidyan as its members. Vistara’s CSR Policy can be accessed here.

For more details write to corpcomm@airvistara.com.

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