Finnair sees progress in sustainability push
Finnair is setting out its sustainability credentials including the aim to halve its emissions by 2050 as pressure in Europe for airlines to tackle their climate change impact increases. The move to halve its emissions is in line with the industry's wider target, set out by IATA, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to half their 2005 level by 2050. In the nearer term, the carrier hopes to be hopes to be achieving zero-growth in its emission levels by next year. Finnair regional manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Sebastian Grossmann acknowledged this is an “ambitious target”, but cites several factors working to the carrier’s advantage. For one, its routes between Finland and Asia are among the shortest for flights to Europe, which equate to lower emissions on average. The carrier is also in the process of fleet renewal. <br/>
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Finnair sees progress in sustainability push
Finnair is setting out its sustainability credentials including the aim to halve its emissions by 2050 as pressure in Europe for airlines to tackle their climate change impact increases. The move to halve its emissions is in line with the industry's wider target, set out by IATA, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to half their 2005 level by 2050. In the nearer term, the carrier hopes to be hopes to be achieving zero-growth in its emission levels by next year. Finnair regional manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Sebastian Grossmann acknowledged this is an “ambitious target”, but cites several factors working to the carrier’s advantage. For one, its routes between Finland and Asia are among the shortest for flights to Europe, which equate to lower emissions on average. The carrier is also in the process of fleet renewal. <br/>
