Air New Zealand has dropped its ambitious 2030 carbon emissions targets due to a shortage of new aircraft and sustainable jet fuel.
On Tuesday, the airline announced it had to abandon its long-term goal of cutting emissions per flight by about a third. The airline’s CEO, Greg Foran, stated that supply chain issues and manufacturing delays might force the company to keep using its older planes longer than planned, delaying the arrival of more fuel-efficient aircraft.
As a result, Air New Zealand will also exit the Science Based Targets Initiative, which helps companies reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. This change highlights the challenges airlines face globally due to aircraft shortages and limited supplies of sustainable fuel.
Ongoing conflicts, like the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel’s war on Gaza, have also forced airlines to take longer routes, complicating efforts to meet the aviation industry’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Despite these setbacks, Air New Zealand remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and is considering setting a new carbon intensity reduction target.
The airline was previously led by Christopher Luxon, now New Zealand’s centre-right prime minister, whose government has reduced funding for climate projects.
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