Norwegian calls for production of sustainable fuel to be ramped up as it makes green pledge
The airline Norwegian has implemented an environmental sustainability strategy to cut CO2 emissions by 45%, remove all non-recyclable plastics and recycle all single-use plastics, among other measures.
Jacob Schram, CEO of Norwegian, said: "At Norwegian we take our responsibility towards the environment seriously, and that is why we must look to the future and implement a strategy that produces immediate and tangible benefits for the environment today.
"Norwegian will continue to instigate a positive change across the industry in this field that will benefit not only the environment but also our customers and our business. The low-cost business model is the sustainability model as it enables efficient energy and resource management."
To limit global warming to 1.5°C, carbon emissions must be reduced by 45% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, according to the International Panel on Climate Change.
Norwegian has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 45% per passenger kilometre (RPK) by 2030 – compared to 2010 levels. This will be achieved through both fleet renewal and sustainable aviation fuels.
The airline has also committed to using between 16 and 28% sustainable aviation fuels by the end of the decade, depending on the level of fleet renewal. The target amounts to up to 500 million litres sustainable aviation fuels by 2030.
Schram added: "We encourage producers to ramp up production of sustainable aviation fuels. Norwegian will be actively engaging with producers to kick start this vital contribution to the industry and take advantage of the emission savings that these fuels offer."
In addition, Norwegian has committed to 100% reduction of non-recyclable plastics and 100% recycling of single-use plastics by 2023.
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Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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