2023, Hydravion Aventure Inc. has adopted in its entirety the CANADIAN AVIATION CLIMATE ACTION plan 2022-2030 and has thus adopted a realistic and effective policy in terms of sustainable development and maximum reduction of its ecological footprint.
OUR ACTION IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IS ORIENTED ON 3 ESSENTIAL AREAS:
Acquisition of modern seaplanes
which reduce GHG emissions by almost 60% and even more with future SAF fuels, which reduce noise pollution considerably...
HYDROBASE MANAGEMENT
in an eco-responsible way and development of 100 ha of forest to optimize carbon capture.
Social equity
reducing inequalities and maintaining social cohesion
Airline fleet management
- 2023: To achieve our sustainable development objectives with the maximum decarbonization of our activities, the first action, and not the least, was to radically change the air fleet with modern DAHER KODIAK 100 seaplanes, with modern propulsion systems which according to the manufacturer's figures, reduce GHG emissions by 60% and much more with the arrival of SAF fuels (from non-fossil sources) compared to all seaplane fleets in Canada and Quebec, which use technologies from the 1930s (Star engines, carburetor, leaded gasoline etc.)
- The carbon fiber floats are completely waterproof, no discharge into lakes compared to traditional riveted floats!
- Our devices are more efficient than a limousine on the same route because, in the end, they use the same type of engine and go to their destination in a straight line;
- No need for infrastructure for seaplanes...
Waterbase construction (2014)
- Use of local materials, use of local manufacturers...window (Milette St Boniface), roof (Yamachiche and Quebec), furniture (Forme&Concept Trois-Rivières and Montreal), custom kitchen and beds (Forme&Concept, Matelas Au-Lit Trois- rivers) etc. etc
- Use of local contractors (Construction JDiamond St Barnabé, Trois-Rivières, excavation R.Forget St Gérard des Laurentides etc.) favoring ethics to the detriment of the logic of the lowest bidder.
- Construction according to the highest building code requirements in terms of insulation, building quality, acoustic quality, waste water treatment with expert advice (Ecoflo Bionest), rainwater recovery, electric and radiant heating by the floor, heat pump air conditioner, use of LED technology for bulbs and choice of equipment for LEED construction, etc.
- Use of floating docks on the river, made of aluminium, floating caissons and cedar (no treated wood or polystyrene) and without anchoring to the bottom of the river.
- Treatment of eco-respons...
IN THE FUTURE
In the future
- Re-design the rolling fleet by promoting electric as much as possible.
- Favor subcontractors, hotels and outfitters who adhere to these values and maximize their efforts in favor of sustainable development.
- Continue the effort to build a healthy and professional work environment where everyone, employees and employer, finds themselves in these same values of mutual respect and loyalty