The Environment Committee (ENCOM) is one of six IATA Industry Committees. ENCOM replaced the former Environment Task Force (ENTAF) on 1 June 2005.
The purpose of ENCOM is to advise the Board of Governors, the Director General and other relevant IATA bodies on environmental matters, and act as the focal point in IATA on environmental issues. ENCOM is responsible for:
- Monitoring, assessing and responding to environmental developments, policies and regulations of concern to IATA member airlines
- Developing and recommending common industry positions on environmental issues
- Advising and implementing strategies to promote IATA positions, amongst regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
Membership is made up of representatives of IATA Member Airlines, who are appointed by IATA's Director General, with the approval of the Board of Governors.
The following airlines are represented on ENCOM:
- Air Canada
- Air France
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Delta Air Lines
- Etihad Airways
- Federal Express
- Korean Air
- LOT Polish Airines
- Lufthansa
- Qantas Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- United Airlines