IAG commits to 10% sustainable fuel use by 2030
IAG has pledged to power 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, a goal that it says will allow it to cut its annual CO2 emissions by two million tonnes. The airline group plans to achieve this by purchasing one million tonnes of SAF annually, with the carbon saving equating to removing one million cars from the roads. In addition, IAG is extending its net zero 2050 commitment throughout its supply chain. “For more than a decade, IAG has led the airline industry’s actions to reduce its carbon footprint. It’s clearly challenging to transition to a low carbon business model but, despite the current pandemic, we remain resolute in our climate commitments”, comments Luis Gallego, IAG´s CE. “Government support is critical to meet this target by attracting investment to construct sustainable aviation fuel plants that will deliver enough supply for the airline industry, creating highly valued green jobs and economic growth at global scale,” he adds. The announcement follows the UK government’s publication this week of ambitious climate change targets that envisage a reduction in CO2 equivalent of 78% by 2035.<br/>
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IAG commits to 10% sustainable fuel use by 2030
IAG has pledged to power 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, a goal that it says will allow it to cut its annual CO2 emissions by two million tonnes. The airline group plans to achieve this by purchasing one million tonnes of SAF annually, with the carbon saving equating to removing one million cars from the roads. In addition, IAG is extending its net zero 2050 commitment throughout its supply chain. “For more than a decade, IAG has led the airline industry’s actions to reduce its carbon footprint. It’s clearly challenging to transition to a low carbon business model but, despite the current pandemic, we remain resolute in our climate commitments”, comments Luis Gallego, IAG´s CE. “Government support is critical to meet this target by attracting investment to construct sustainable aviation fuel plants that will deliver enough supply for the airline industry, creating highly valued green jobs and economic growth at global scale,” he adds. The announcement follows the UK government’s publication this week of ambitious climate change targets that envisage a reduction in CO2 equivalent of 78% by 2035.<br/>
