ARI Appoints Global ESG Champions to Drive “Journey with Purpose” Strategy Across People, Planet, Product, and Passenger

(IN SHORT) ARI has named ten ESG Champions—leaders from each of its global units—to implement the company’s “Journey with Purpose” strategy across four pillars: People, Planet, Product, and Passenger. Headed by Tracy Ross, this team will balance global directives with local action, driving inclusion, environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and passenger empowerment to meet ARI’s ESG targets.

(PRESS RELEASE) DUBLIN, 2025-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — ARI has unveiled its inaugural cohort of ESG Champions in support of its new sustainability framework, Journey with Purpose. This select group of ten advocates—each appointed by their regional business unit—will spearhead efforts across the strategy’s four pillars: People, Planet, Product, and Passenger. Under the guidance of ESG Lead Tracy Ross, the Champions will drive both global programs and localized initiatives, ensuring ARI meets its ambitious environmental, social, and governance objectives in the years ahead.

The ESG Champions represent a diverse range of ARI’s operations:

• Sujat Ameen (Bahrain Duty Free)
• Katherine Buagayan Espinosa (Abu Dhabi Duty Free)
• Antigoni Pafiti (Cyprus Duty Free)
• Sonja Dajevic (Montenegro Duty Free)
• Daniel Thompson (ARI North America)
• Claire Breathnach (ARI Ireland)
• Israa Othman (Ahlan Avenue)
• Suresh Gudepu (Muscat Duty Free)
• Edite Louro (Portugal Duty Free)
• Roger Cossey (Caribbean ARI Inc.)

Together, they will champion ARI’s four strategic pillars:

• People: Fostering an inclusive culture that empowers employees and uplifts communities.
• Planet: Reducing operational footprints to safeguard ecosystems and future‑proof the business.
• Product: Sourcing ethically and increasing the availability of sustainable materials, enabling conscientious passenger choices.
• Passenger: Placing travelers at the center of ESG efforts by offering transparent information and sustainable shopping options.

“Every member of our ESG Champions team brings passion and expertise,” said Tracy Ross, Interim ESG Lead and Head of Planning & Design. “Their local insights and global coordination will be critical as ARI transforms our operations and delivers meaningful impact for people, the planet, our products, and our passengers.”

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SOURCE: Aer Rianta International