Effective immediately, Smitha Hariharan has joined Gulfstream Aerospace as Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.
According to the company, Hariharan will help to drive Gulfstream’s sustainable transformation and stated industry goals by aligning its business strategies with sustainability principles while creating long-term value through impactful thought leadership.
Gulfstream says it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 18% since 2014 while also expanding facilities by 30% and completed the world’s first trans-Atlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel in both engines in November 2023.
“We are incredibly pleased to welcome Smitha to Gulfstream to oversee our sustainability strategy and ensure we continue to deliver against our goals,” said Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream.
“Sustainability continues to be a major focus for our company and the business aviation industry. Gulfstream is committed to supporting General Dynamics’ goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon dioxide emissions by 40% by 2034, relative to 2019. Smitha’s expertise will help us elevate our strengths while driving our strategy forward at an advanced pace. We look forward to the insights and knowledge she will bring as we continue to lead the industry in our efforts.
“Gulfstream is innovating for a sustainable future. We are committed to doing our part in advancing the industry forward to achieve our shared sustainability goals.”
