Etihad Airways cuts carbon emissions by 26% in 2022

Etihad Airways made significant strides toward sustainability cutting its carbon emissions per revenue ton kilometer by 26% to 482 gram in 2022 from 2019 baseline, the company said in a new report. The airline said its sustainability strategy underscores a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Among its initiatives, Etihad successfully operated its first net-zero flight using a book-and-claim for purchasing sustainable aviation fuel in partnership with World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider. The initiative resulted in offsetting 216 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. “Our sustainability strategy is built on a foundation of collaboration, transparency, and innovation, and we will continue to work with our partners, industry peers, and government agencies to drive positive change and lead the way toward a greener future for aviation,” Antonoaldo Neves, CEO at Etihad Aviation Group, said. Furthermore, the airline has already surpassed its reduction targets, which were set in November 2020, of achieving a gCO2/RTK of 574 in 2024. Moreover, Etihad has ambitious plans for the future as it aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It is also exploring operating flights with sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in collaboration with Twelve, a US-based carbon transformation company. <br/>