Social
Responsibility

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Social Responsibility Statement

At Proponent, we take our role as a global distributor of aviation parts and materials seriously and understand the importance of corporate social responsibility in today’s world. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to conducting business in a socially responsible and ethical manner, both within our organization and in the wider community.

Our corporate social responsibility initiatives are guided by our core values of Agility, Intelligence, Integrity, and Empathy for all stakeholders. We strive to make a positive impact on society by supporting local communities and ensuring that our business practices are fair, respectful, and welcoming to all. 

Proponent is dedicated to environmental sustainability and takes proactive measures to reduce our carbon footprint, minimize waste, and promote energy efficiency in our operations. We also prioritize fair labor practices and ensure a safe and respectful work environment for all employee owners.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Proponent seeks to be a leader in promoting social and environmental responsibility within the aviation industry. We believe that by working together with our employee owners, customers, suppliers, and partners, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Current Initiatives

In 2025, Proponent has committed to initiatives that will have a greater impact beyond our organization and reach a wider community. Our employee ownership and entrepreneurial culture will help drive this new strategic direction. We have identified six key areas for focused monitoring and improvement opportunities:

Smart Present, Green Future

Proponent is committed to using energy and natural resources efficiently and minimizing our impact on the environment. With over 50 years of experience in commercial aviation, we naturally maintain a long-term view of our business and its role in the community. Even when the economic payback of certain initiatives is quite long, we are willing to invest in improved environmental practices to ensure continuous improvement.

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In the last several years, Proponent has significantly reduced its generation of landfill materials and its electrical usage, and significantly increased the volume of materials recycled. In 2011, we introduced “closed-loop” water processing equipment to our machine shop to reduce water consumption and eliminate any waste products that might be introduced into the sewer system. In 2013, we installed new high-efficiency lighting and motion-detection systems in multiple warehouses to reduce overall electrical consumption.

In 2024, we installed a new 538 kW rooftop solar array at our Brea, CA headquarters. In our location on sunny days, it can produce more than 3,000 kWh of energy each day. To put that in perspective, our solar panels could provide power for more than 100 typical American homes. As we fine-tune our solar efficiency, we hope to increase output while continuing to optimize our operations.

We strive to contribute to a clean, safe, healthy environment – now and in the future.

To learn more about how Proponent is participating in the green aviation movement, visit our blog.

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