What is PACE: Platform for Analysing Carbon Emissions?
PACE is a global software platform and customer success programme designed specifically for Aviation stakeholders who are serious about cutting carbon emissions. It’s not just about data—PACE partners with customers to transform carbon insights into smarter business strategies. This means unlocking growth opportunities, reducing financial risks, and driving CO2 reductions aligned with the Paris Agreement’s net zero goals. Every day, PACE automatically captures commercial aircraft flight activity and uses industry-standard methods to calculate fuel burn, CO2 emissions, and various emissions intensity metrics that show how well carbon emissions are being managed.
Main Benefits of Using PACE
PACE offers a range of powerful benefits that make it a go-to platform for aviation carbon analysis:
- Automatic daily capture of commercial flight activity for up-to-date emissions data
- Accurate calculation of fuel burn and CO2 emissions using industry-standard methodologies
- Emissions intensity metrics tailored to different airline business models, including seat configuration and cargo loads
- Collaboration with strategic partners like Skytra, CH Aviation, Ishka, and IMPACT to ensure data reliability and comparability
- Support for ESG reporting frameworks such as CSRD, NZBA, PCAF, and TCFD
- Comprehensive coverage from fleet-level to individual seat emissions analysis
- Specialized modules for airports and corporate travel emissions
How PACE Supports Different Aviation Stakeholders
PACE serves a diverse range of customers including Banks, Investors, Asset Managers, Lessors, and Government Agencies. These stakeholders rely on PACE to support their ESG strategies and drive meaningful carbon reduction. The platform’s ability to combine flight utilization data with airline-specific passenger and cargo load factors means it delivers precise carbon emissions analysis that’s tailored to each business model. This level of detail helps stakeholders make informed decisions and meet their sustainability targets effectively.
PACE’s Specialized Solutions: Airports and Corporate Travel
Beyond airlines, PACE offers tailored solutions for airports and corporate travel. PACE Airports automatically captures flight movements and calculates scope 3 flight emissions and noise data across all flight phases. This accurate data helps airports comply with regulations like CSRD and IFRS, and supports them in achieving ACA certification levels 3 and above. Meanwhile, PACE BlueSkies applies the same rigorous methodology to corporate travel, enabling companies to calculate scope 3 emissions accurately and gain valuable insights into their travel footprint.
Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships
PACE’s strength lies in its collaborations with key aviation industry partners such as Skytra, CH Aviation, Ishka, and IMPACT. These partnerships bring together decades of innovation, finance, and risk management expertise to provide the most accurate and reliable emissions data available. It’s a joint venture between Fexco and Avocet Risk Management, combining four decades of experience to tackle aviation’s biggest challenge: managing carbon emissions effectively while supporting sustainable growth.
Impact of PACE on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by promoting efficient fuel use and emissions reduction
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through innovative software solutions for aviation
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – supporting airports in managing emissions and noise pollution
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – enabling better carbon accounting and sustainable business practices
- SDG 13: Climate Action – directly contributing to CO2 reduction and net zero commitments
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – leveraging collaborations across the aviation ecosystem
Why PACE Matters in Today’s Aviation Industry
In an industry facing unprecedented environmental challenges, PACE stands out as a crucial tool for managing carbon emissions. It empowers ESG professionals tasked with reporting and compliance, supports finance and portfolio teams in risk measurement and performance optimization, and aids marketing and sales teams in driving growth through sustainability initiatives. With a focus on innovation and strategic partnerships, PACE is more than just software—it’s a comprehensive support system helping aviation businesses navigate their journey to net zero.
