Ryanair has announced its decarbonisation strategy – Pathway to Net Zero.
The strategy was developed to reduce the airline’s carbon emissions and the impact of its operations on the environment, said the airline in a statement.
The strategy outlines four core strategic pillars underpinning the airline’s ambitious goal of net carbon zero by 2050:
- 34% decarbonisation through the increased use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
- 32% decarbonisation through technological & operational improvements
- 24% decarbonisation through offsetting & other economic measures
- 10% decarbonisation through the introduction of better Air Traffic Management
The airline said that it is working with the EU and fuel suppliers to accelerate the supply of SAF.
It has also established the Ryanair Sustainable Aviation Research Centre in partnership with Trinity College Dublin to deliver research in SAF, Zero Carbon Aircraft Propulsion Systems and Noise Mapping.
Ryanair’s Director of Sustainability, Thomas Fowler, said:
“As Europe’s greenest major airline, Ryanair understands that aviation plays a pivotal role in tackling climate change and our Pathway to Net Zero will help us do just that.
We are working tirelessly with our team and strategic partners to lead the way in making aviation more sustainable.
“We were delighted to be upgraded to a ‘B’ rating by the CDP[i] this year, recognising our commitment to reducing our environmental impact.
“While we’ve already come a long way, we will continue to lead the sustainable aviation agenda in European aviation as we embark on our ambitious Pathway to Net Zero by 2050.”
Ryanair will continue to invest in new technology, aircraft, as underpinned by its $22bn commitment to purchase 210 Boeing 737-8200 ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft.
To date the airline has taken delivery of 55 ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft, which carry 4% more passengers, reduces fuel consumption & CO2 by 16% and lowers noise emissions by 40%.
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