Hong Kong’s main airline is targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to help reduce the less than 3 percent of the world’s man-made carbon emissions produced by the aviation industry. Cathay Pacific Group laid out a three-pronged approach to reaching carbon neutrality. The airline will invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and increase its use, with the aim of making it viable for mainstream adoption. It said it will purchase 1.1 million tonnes of the converted fuel over the next … [Read more...] about Cathay pledges net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
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Airlines, stakeholders discuss future on sustainable fuel
When then-16-year-old Greta Thunberg sailed to North America to avoid flying and attended the UN Climate Action Summit, perhaps everyone at that summit knew it was time to take action on sustainability, with every move under the watchful eye of the younger generation. Under pressure the aviation industry faces an opportunity to be bolder with its carbon neutral ambitions, and out of the emerging technologies the one that emerged to fill the gap is sustainable aviation fuel. So what do we do … [Read more...] about Airlines, stakeholders discuss future on sustainable fuel
Shell invests in LanzaJet to drive SAF use in aviation
Energy conglomerate Shell has invested in sustainable fuel producer LanzaJet to accelerate the commercialisation of the latter’s alcohol-to-jet technology and scale up the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to drive the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. The investment comes as LanzaJet continues its work to build the first alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) facility in Soperton, Georgia, which is scheduled to start operations in 2022. The commercial-scale plant is expected to produce 10 … [Read more...] about Shell invests in LanzaJet to drive SAF use in aviation
DHL Express paves path to zero emissions with Shell SAF deal
As the aviation industry bolsters its climate action initiatives and with online shoppers become even more environmentally conscious about their purchases, Shell Aviation has signed an agreement with DHL Express to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for regular flights from Schiphol Airport. With commercial airlines operating at a reduced capacity, Shell sees the deal as way for the cargo sector to influence the take-up of SAF in the aviation industry, saying that cargo operators can play … [Read more...] about DHL Express paves path to zero emissions with Shell SAF deal
IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery
To emphasise the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritise investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery, according to a press release. IATA’s call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit where much of the debate revolves around working towards a low-carbon future. With … [Read more...] about IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery
