Navigating the skies while prioritising climate action: Turkish Airlines aims for growth with its young fleet and #sustainability practices.
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Runway to net zero: Climeworks partners with SWISS and Lufthansa Group https://lnkd.in/eBsv6Apw SWISS and Lufthansa Group become Climeworks’ first customers from the airline industry by signing a long-term carbon removal agreement. The companies act as early movers in the industry to boost the scale-up of direct air capture technology to help fight global warming and secure a more sustainable future for aviation. Alongside ongoing emissions reduction efforts, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel, SWISS will neutralize part of its hard-to-abate emissions with Climeworks’ high-quality carbon removal service and offer customers the opportunity to contribute to the technology’s acceleration.
SWISS and Lufthansa Group are Climeworks' first airline customers
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Air travel accounts for about ~4 percent of human-induced climate change, and the United Nations warns that #airplane #emissions will triple by #2050. Airplanes emit around #100 times more #CO2 per hour than a shared bus or train ride, and the emissions of global #aviation are around 1 billion tons of CO2 per year. #saf #esg #transportation #sustainability #decarbonization
PBS NewsHour | What sustainable aviation fuel means for airline emissions | Season 2023 | PBS
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It's a shame to see that Air New Zealand has dropped its 2030 climate goals. We were excited to champion their bold and ambitious efforts, as that is exactly what is needed for wider adoption across the airline and other industries. While it is inevitable that financial decisions will play a part in the sustainable evolution of the aviation industry, we - as partners and consumers - need to make it clear that climate action is not up for debate. Air New Zealand says that they are still fully committed to their goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050, and we wish them all the best in their pursuit! #aviation #airlines #sustainableaviation #climateaction #eventscreatechange #eventprofs #businessevents #sustainability #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #miceindustry #sustainableevents #sustainablebusiness #b2b #collaboration
Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Climate Goal — Will Other Airlines Follow?
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Despite its efficiency for long-distance travel, the aviation industry has contributed significantly to global warming. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2022, aviation contributed to 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions or around 800 million tons of CO2. Therefore, shifting to a low-carbon and more sustainable aviation industry is crucial. Addressing this, Airbus is building a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum to develop India's own sustainable aviation fuel. Read the full article through the link below: https://lnkd.in/gPsAuPCz #greennetworkasia #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs2030 #India #AIrbus #SustainableTransport #SustainableAviationFuel #SAF #EnergyTransition #NetZeroEmission
Airbus and the Indian Institute of Petroleum to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Green Network Asia
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New on our blog -- The Future of Sustainable Aviation: The aviation industry is at a pivotal juncture, striving to balance growth with sustainability. As global awareness of climate change intensifies, the sector is increasingly focused on reducing its environmental footprint. Check it out! ✈️ →💚🌍💚→ ✈️ https://lnkd.in/gzHxhr7H
The Future of Sustainable Aviation: What It Means for Travelers — Proethical Travel
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✈️Runway to net zero: Climeworks partners with SWISS and Lufthansa Group 🛫 Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa Group have partnered with Climeworks, marking a significant milestone in the aviation industry's journey towards sustainability. As pioneers in the aviation industry, they're embracing the scale-up of direct air capture technology to combat global warming. Alongside ongoing emissions reduction efforts, SWISS will neutralize hard-to-abate emissions with Climeworks' carbon removal service. In the future, SWISS’ customers will also have the opportunity to take climate action with Climeworks' carbon removal solution, furthering the airline’s commitment to sustainable flying. This partnership couldn't come at a more critical time. According to climate science, actively removing 3-12 billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually until 2050 is imperative to achieve global net zero. Through collaborations like this, we're not just talking about change – we're making it happen! Let's celebrate these bold steps towards a greener, more sustainable future for aviation! #Climeworks #CarbonRemoval #ClimeworksxSwiss #SustainableAviation #ClimateAction
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✈ Take a look at this significant news to grasp the necessity for sustainable aviation fuels; https://lnkd.in/eSknyw-7 #AviationEmissions #TransportEmissions #GreenhouseGas #ClimateChange #SustainableAviation #CarbonFootprint #EUTransport #ZeroEmissions #ClimateAction #TransportAndEnvironment #Europe #2050Goals #BioTheRoS
Why is transport the ‘problem child’ of Europe’s climate efforts?
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Announced last week at COP28, Christchurch International Airport Limited is among the first ten airports in the world (and the only in the Southern Hemisphere) to achieve a rigorous new standard for decarbonisation. "This is a moon shot moment for our team. This is a challenging sector to abate and no one is under any illusion – we have a whole lot more work to do to decouple carbon from aviation and make the zero aviation dream a reality. We recognise however the critical role that aviation plays, especially for isolated nations, and therefore are committed to being part of the solution. That’s why 90% of the work we do now focuses on how we can help other businesses, including our airline partners, decarbonise," says Sustainable Transition Leader Claire Waghorn. https://lnkd.in/g8wtBUGR #climateaction #sustainablebusiness #decarbonisation
COP28: Christchurch Airport among first ten in the world to achieve new standard for decarbonisation
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In an era where climate change presents an escalating threat, the *aviation* industry is highlighted as a major contributor to carbon emissions. With an average of *9,728 planes* in the sky at any given moment, transporting approximately *1,270,406 passengers,* the sector’s environmental impact is considerable. Aviation’s high *carbon* footprint is driven primarily by jet fuel, which is responsible for *99%* of its emissions being CO2. For instance, a Boeing 737-400 emits about *115 grams of CO2 per passenger per kilometre* , equating to around *90 kilograms of CO2 per passenger per hour.* The aviation sector plays a significant role in global carbon emissions, with its impact growing as *air travel increases.* Achieving *net-zero* air travel requires a comprehensive strategy that includes the adoption of *sustainable* aviation fuels, advancements in aircraft efficiency, promotion of *alternative travel modes* , and investment in renewable energy. As the world faces the climate crisis, the aviation industry must accelerate its efforts toward sustainability. By embracing *innovation* , collaboration, and rigorous emissions reporting, the industry can significantly reduce its *carbon footprint* and contribute to global climate goals, *ensuring a greener future for air travel.* https://lnkd.in/gCNGcB2J
Skyward Sustainability: Charting a Course for Net-Zero Aviation
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WHY ARE WE STILL F'ING #FLYING? 🛬 I am puzzled why this news didn't get much attention a few weeks ago: new research has concluded there is no hope for #sustainable aviation fuels in a timescale feasible to avert a climate disaster. Why is this an issue? Flying contributes to about 5% of global warming today and could reach 25% by mid-century. To have a chance at avoiding climate breakdown we must eradicate ALL emissions by 2040. But since we are already overshooting 1.5C, we need to be working even faster. What about #carboncapture? Even if it were possible to scale in time (forgetting for a moment all the human and ecological impacts) - at least half of aviation warming comes from other greenhouse gases, and no tech exists to remove those. Which leaves us with: radically reducing flying. So, where is the global emergency summit? Where are all the airlines calling to be bailed out and scaled down, with workers offered a #justtransition? Because flying is mainly an elite - and often, unnecessary - sport. Most of the global population has never flown. Individually, it is the single-biggest contribution we can make to #globalheating. Forgoing just one return trip within Europe is the same as giving up driving for a year (or up to three if all greenhouse gases are included. Source: Atmosfair.de). If you take your private jet, you can multiply that by 14! It pains me to think that the majority of flights have flown since the first #IPCC report - when the science of global warming was well-established. In the late 90s I worked for an airline just as the no-frills carriers were taking off. To compete, my traditional carrier invested in loyalty schemes, fancy lounges and first-class beds - getting more people and businesses hooked (not to mention all the families that relocated, all the tourist destinations which became reliant on weekend city-breakers). It is feasible to envisage a rapid reduction in flying by banning private jets and short-haul routes, expanding bus and rail (how we used to travel in Europe) and investing in Ministry-of-the-Future-style Transatlantic sailing. But it will require taking on an industry that clearly does not want to face reality - or any kind of responsibility. The longer we wait, the greater the financial and climate costs. I am reminded of a quote from the #LimitstoGrowth (1972): "Every year we delay formulating our goals and moving towards them reduces our chances of success. And every delay, reduces our ultimate options." Every year, every day we fail to acknowledge that no magic #greengrowth solution is going to make flying sustainable means yet more structures and incentives that make change even harder - new airports, resorts, businesses and families relocating around the world. And it makes a future of stranded assets, broken relationships - and catastrophic warming more likely. #staygrounded https://lnkd.in/dpuAM-bq
‘Magical thinking’: hopes for sustainable jet fuel not realistic, report finds
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