b'NavigationalCompassRIC has tremendous regional significance and strives to be the airport of choice for the mid-Atlantic region. According to Virginia Department of Aviation estimates, in addition to facilitating air service for millions of travelers, RIC makes a $2.1 billion economic impact each year, and its activities help fuel 16,000 jobs across central Virginia.The Richmond region is expanding rapidly, and RIC is matchingThese five focus areas will guide RICs flight into the futurethe pace. In 2020, the Capital Region Airport Commissionand help reinforce Richmonds role as one of Americas undertook a high-level effort to produce a new strategic plan,greatest cities. Serve 2025. The plan: renews the airports vision, mission, and values; identifies goals; and establishes key strategic priorities. Further, as RIC navigates to a course of greater equity, inclusion, and social justice, the Commission produced its inaugural environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. The 2023 ESG Report is the first step in formalizing baseline RICs action plan is based on five practices to assess progress and plan for future sustainability. focus areas using the word POWER: The report assists the airport in a variety of ways:Helps RIC: renew its mission, vision, and values; implement Enhance the Passenger Experience its strategic plan; reflect upon our use of natural resources Launch On-Airport Communityand operational efficiency; and much more. Connections and CollaborationRenew Workplace Culture and Practices Maps out the processes the airport utilizes to promote health and well-being, as well as provide safety, security, Initiate Facilities and Operations and accessibility.Innovations and EfficienciesRVA Business and Community Engagement Forges a path into the future, becoming both the employer and airport of choice.4'