Michael
Schneider

(he/him/his)
Assistant Director, Environment & Sustainability
IATA

Michael is an aviation professional with 20+ years of experience in finance, environment, and sustainability. In 2012 he implemented IATA’s database to track the aviation sector’s fuel efficiency improvements and CO2 emissions reductions. He participated in ICAOs expert groups to help define the technical requirements for the first global and sectoral carbon offset and reduction scheme for international aviation (CORSIA). Since then, he has been driving several high-profile projects linked to the development of environmental reporting and compliance systems to assist airlines in meeting their mandatory or voluntary offset obligations, including FRED+ and ACE. Michael holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in International Finance and Banking from the International University in Geneva and holds a diploma in International Business and Marketing from Michigan State University.

Michael Schneider

(he/him/his)
Assistant Director, Environment & Sustainability
IATA
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Michael is an aviation professional with 20+ years of experience in finance, environment, and sustainability. In 2012 he implemented IATA’s database to track the aviation sector’s fuel efficiency improvements and CO2 emissions reductions. He participated in ICAOs expert groups to help define the technical requirements for the first global and sectoral carbon offset and reduction scheme for international aviation (CORSIA). Since then, he has been driving several high-profile projects linked to the development of environmental reporting and compliance systems to assist airlines in meeting their mandatory or voluntary offset obligations, including FRED+ and ACE. Michael holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in International Finance and Banking from the International University in Geneva and holds a diploma in International Business and Marketing from Michigan State University.