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Signature Aviation plc.

BBA.LSE | Service activities incidental to air transportation

Signature Aviation plc, formerly known as BBA Aviation plc, is a global aviation support and aftermarket services provider. The company operates primarily through its Signature Flight Support division, which provides fixed-base operations (FBO) services for business and general aviation, including f...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Signature Aviation presents a mixed ethical profile. While certified as a Great Place to Work in 10 countries, approximately 47% of employees report not feeling fairly paid, with a CEO to median pay ratio estimated at 160-200:1. The company aims for 75% living wages within two years. Environmentally, it achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 & 2 in 2022, though critics point to heavy reliance on carbon offsets. Signature Aviation received an EPA Green Power Leadership Award for using 97 million kWh of green power annually and is expanding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offerings. The company divested its military-focused engine repair business in 2021 but continues to provide services to military clients. It signed the U.S. DOT pledge to combat human trafficking.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing20
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-40
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-30
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-20
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Signature Aviation's core business of aviation support and aftermarket services does not directly involve health-related products or services. Consequently, most KPIs related to health impact, accessibility, innovation, and specific health sectors are scored as 0, indicating they are not applicable to the company's operations. No specific, quantifiable data was provided for KPIs such as safety record, health externalities, preventative health measures, or global health crisis response that would allow for scoring against the rubric's thresholds.

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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Signature Aviation plc is an aviation support and aftermarket services provider, not a financial institution. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value and its associated KPIs are designed to assess companies involved in lending, insuring, moving, or storing money. The provided articles discuss aviation service fees

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, employee certification
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, human trafficking initiatives
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, sustainability efforts
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,
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, and aviation education programs
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,
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. None of these activities or data points directly relate to the financial services-specific metrics outlined in the rubric's KPIs. Therefore, all KPIs are scored as 0, indicating they are not applicable to the company's core business model.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

The company reported a recordable occupational injury rate of 0.14 lost time injuries per 100,000 hours in 2020, which is equivalent to 0.28 per 200,000 hours.

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The median gender pay gap was 6.9% in 2024, indicating women earned 93.1% of men's median hourly pay.
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Employee engagement was 74% in 2019.
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Voluntary employee turnover was approximately 25% in 2020.
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In 2025, 47% of employees reported not feeling paid fairly, and overall compensation and benefits were rated 3.2 out of 5 stars by employees.
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In 2020, two of the company's three trade unions balloted for industrial action, with one union achieving a mandate in 7 out of 16 bargaining units, resulting in strike action.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

20

The company's Code of Ethical Conduct for Suppliers, Contractors and Consultants is mandatory for all suppliers and service providers.

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Violations of this Code may result in consequences up to and including termination of the business relationship.
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For the financial year ending December 31, 2024, no incidents of forced or child labor were reported.
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Honest & Fair Business

-20

The company maintains a comprehensive Code of Business Ethics

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and a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that addresses fair dealing.
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It provides comprehensive training programs on ethics policies, and its Audit and Risk Committee reviews the effectiveness of risk assessment and internal controls.
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The company also employs rigorous third-party vetting processes to ensure ethical conduct.
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Furthermore, a whistleblowing policy and procedures are in place, enabling employees to raise concerns about improprieties or wrongdoing without fear of reprisal,
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supported by a confidential Ethics Hotline.
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However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes for whistleblower reports.

Kind to Animals

0

Signature Aviation plc operates in the aviation support and services sector.

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The company explicitly states it does not directly engage in animal welfare issues, having no intersection with animal testing or habitat impacts.
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This means that KPIs related to cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, animal-derived inputs, animal agriculture practices, and direct wildlife conservation impacts are not applicable to its core business. The company's Signature Pet Transport service provides humane pet travel, including 24/7 veterinary chat and pet CPR trained guardians, and the company supports pet adoption campaigns and local shelters.
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While broader environmental efforts like achieving carbon neutrality and promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel indirectly benefit ecosystems, specific, measurable wildlife conservation impacts are not detailed.
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No War, No Weapons

-40

Signature Aviation plc derived approximately 22% of its net sales from the defense market in 2024.

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The company offers services such as fueling and ground handling to military and government clients.
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In 2021, Signature Aviation sold its Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) business;
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the acquiring company, StandardAero, reported 19.6% of its 2023 revenue from military end-users.
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Signature Aviation has a policy that prohibits any activity breaching applicable sanctions, complying with those promulgated by the UN, EU, UK, and US, including against countries like Iran, Cuba, Syria, Crimea, and North Korea.
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Planet-Friendly Business

-30

Signature Aviation meets 100% of its electricity needs through green power, utilizing on-site solar installations and renewable energy procurement.

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The company has set a net-zero emissions target for 2050, with interim goals of a 29% reduction by 2025 and a 50% reduction by 2030.
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Additionally, Signature Aviation achieved carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2022 across its global network, a status it plans to maintain annually.
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However, its Hawaii Fueling Facilities Corporation was assessed a $150,000 civil penalty for at least two environmental compliance violations related to oil spill prevention and containment, specifically concerning its SPCC Plan and secondary containment system.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported. Signature Aviation partnered with the RedTail Flight Academy to provide pilot training opportunities for underserved minority aviators.

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The company also sponsored Children Across America's annual gala, funding summer education programs for children.
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However, limited information is available regarding specific initiatives related to indigenous rights or cultural heritage preservation.
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Safe & Smart Tech

0

Signature Aviation retains certain cookies for an exceptionally long period of 24 years, which significantly impacts data minimization practices.

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Despite this, the company has not publicly reported any significant data breaches or misuse of data.
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It also states that personal data will not be sold or licensed outside its group for marketing purposes.
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The company demonstrates strong security operations, achieving 20 times faster threat containment
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and a 20% reduction in mean time to resolve alerts,
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alongside a 105% increase in MITRE ATT&CK coverage for security testing.
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Employee security training shows measurable improvements in recall for 6,000 frontline employees.
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Users are granted rights to access, correct, erase, object to processing, and withdraw consent, with specific provisions for California and South African residents.
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Furthermore, Signature Aviation outlines compliance with GDPR, South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act, and other legal and regulatory obligations, referencing engagement with relevant data protection authorities.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-20

Signature Aviation offers blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Los Angeles International Airport location

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, which consists of 30% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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. This Neste SAF is produced from 100% sustainably-sourced, renewable waste and residue raw materials
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. Therefore, 30% of the blended SAF product offered by Signature Aviation is derived from recycled content.

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