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Mercantile & Maritime Group launches ME’s largest Biofuel Facility
Mercantile & Maritime Group, a global provider of energy and logistics, specialising in the physical trading of oil and gas, as well as a proven advisory service provider, announces the expansion of its fully owned and operated facility, MENA Terminals in Fujairah, to launch a pioneering biofuel processing plant valued at AED 2.2 billion. This expansion highlights the group’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and supports the UAE’s goal of leading the way toward a greener future. The biofuel facility at MENA Terminals will be expanded by over 1 million square feet and is set for completion by 2026. Once operational, it will produce up to 150 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually, representing nearly 10% of current global SAF production. This marks a significant milestone for sustainable energy in the Middle East and aligns with the UAE’s goals of reducing carbon emissions and its ambition to become a global hub for low-carbon aviation fuel. In his comments, Murtaza Lakhani, CEO of Mercantile & Maritime said: “This expansion is a significant step forward for Mercantile & Maritime Group and sustainable energy across the UAE. We are deeply grateful to the UAE’s wise leadership and His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, for his enduring support and vision, which has been pivotal in making this milestone possible. Fujairah’s strategic location and forward-thinking leadership make it an ideal home for our biofuel facility at MENA Terminals, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, and our investment in this facility reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility. In line with the ‘UAE Net Zero 2050’ initiative, we are proud to contribute to a sustainable future for the UAE, and the wider region.” “By producing SAF locally, we are reducing the nation’s reliance on imports, thereby lessening carbon emissions and minimizing environmental impact across the entire supply chain, including traditional shipping methods. Alternatively, we will utilize the local rail network to transport SAF across the UAE, with future plans for regional distribution. The SAF processing plant will integrate advanced artificial intelligence to optimise refinery operations and maintenance. Additionally, the facility will adhere to global standards set by IATA, CORSIA, and RED III, supporting the highest levels of environmental compliance.” Added Lakhani. MENA Terminals is present at ADIPEC 2024, held from 4 – 7 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Visitors are invited to experience the unveiling of the new facility at MENA Terminals stand in Hall 1, where a 3D model will be displayed.
AIDA Cruises continues tests on biofuels
AIDA Cruises continues to perform tests using biofuels to evaluate their feasibility for regular ship operations, as well as their potential for future use. Most recently, the German cruise line refueled its flagship AIDAprima cruise vessel entirely with renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF 100) for the first time. After refueling in Rotterdam, AIDAprima will test the new biofuel during regular ship operations on upcoming voyages from Hamburg through the fjords of Norway. The fuel performance will help determine its potential for future use across the AIDA fleet. Fully compounded from advanced feedstocks organic waste or residue, BMF 100 is completely sustainable and is supplied by VARO Energy. The use of BMF 100 in cruise operations is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85 percent compared to conventional fossil fuels. Working to identify viable solutions According to AIA Cruises president Felix Eichhorn, the company continues its drive to identify advanced fuels and technologies that may be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout its operations. Eichhorn said: “In our search for the fuel mix of the future, we have been gathering valuable experience through trials using various biofuels since 2022, and we continue to closely cooperate with experts from industry and science to develop new approaches to continuously reduce emissions.” He added that a growing supply of biofuels or similar low-carbon alternatives is necessary for a sustainable future. These essentially need to be available globally at scale and priced reasonably enough. A long-term investment Over the years, AIDA Cruises invested a great deal towards a sustainable future for cruising as part of its decarbonisation strategy. In addition to trialling biofuels, the cruise line also uses liquefied natural gas (LNG) to deliver immediate greenhouse gas emission reductions in the absence of market-ready zero-emission maritime fuels. The line is also expanding its use of alternative energy sources such as shore power to operate ships in port, as well as onboard batteries to store extra energy for use during peak engine operation to reduce fuel use. Together with various partners, the cruise company is working intensively on further solutions for using renewable and synthetic fuels.
Qantas Joins Global Alliance to Accelerate Aviation Biofuel Production
Qantas has joined forces with a consortium of airlines, an aircraft manufacturer, and energy and financing companies to help accelerate the global production of aviation biofuel. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Alliance (SAFFA) fund has been formed with anchor investor Airbus, Air France-KLM, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., BNP Paribas, Associated Energy Group, and Burnham Sterling Asset Management (as fund manager). The initial partners have committed around $US200 million, with Qantas initially committing US$50 million (AU$75 million) from its Climate Fund, which was established in 2023 and includes the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partnership with Airbus. The Power of SAF SAF is one of the most effective tools airlines use to reduce emissions. With low—and zero-emissions aviation technology still decades away, the demand for SAF, both locally and globally, far outstrips supply. Through SAFFA, the partners will invest in SAF technology development and production projects. The initial focus will be on opportunities to repurpose existing infrastructure. Investments will initially be focused in the United States but are expected to be diversified across various SAF production pathways and regions in time. Qantas and the SAFFA partners will also have opportunities to enter into priority offtake contracts for the supply of SAF produced through the supported projects. First Investment The fund made its first investment in April 2024 in US-based technology company Crysalis Biosciences. The company aims to renew the chemical manufacturing infrastructure with innovative fuel and chemical production technologies. It has successfully acquired and renovated an ethanol plant in Illinois that was closed in 2019. The plant has now received approval to resume operations to produce low-carbon intensity SAF and biochemicals. A Word from the CEO Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson said SAFFA would invest in technologically mature projects, focusing on commercial viability, to help improve access to and drive down the cost of low-carbon fuels. “Aviation is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise, and it’s going to take partnerships across industries like this to help close the gap between supply and demand,” Ms Hudson said. “The current imbalance is one of the reasons SAF comes at a significant premium compared to jet kerosene, so the industry must invest now in scaling production.” Looking Ahead Separate from its investment in SAFFA, Qantas is evaluating several additional domestic investment opportunities from its Climate Fund, which it expects to finalise in the coming months. Qantas has invested in a Queensland biofuel production facility being developed by Jet Zero Australia in partnership with leading sustainable aviation fuel technology company LanzaJet. Earlier this year, Jet Zero Australia achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising A$29 million in its second round of funding. Qantas has committed to using 10 per cent SAF in the Group’s fuel mix by 2030 and approximately 60 per cent by 2050. Since 2022, Qantas has purchased around 10 million litres of SAF out of London per annum and has contracts in place for 20 million litres out of California. Qantas has also made a number of policy recommendations to the Australian government that would help kickstart a domestic SAF industry in Australia, drive job creation, fuel security and economic growth. This forms part of the ~AU$80 million Qantas disclosed it had committed from its Climate Fund in its Half Year Results. The formation of SAFFA and Qantas’ commitment to it marks a significant step forward in the aviation industry’s journey towards sustainability. It demonstrates how collaboration and investment can drive change and make a real impact on reducing emissions.
Push for change: Finnair flies first biofuel flights
Finnair has announced that it will fly the first biofuel flights backed by its “Push for change” carbon decreasing initiative. The first flight took off on 5 August and the second flight will take off on 7 August. These two Finnair flights departing San Francisco Airport bound for Helsinki, Finland, are being flown with a biofuel mix of 12%, reducing the total C02 emissions for the flight by approximately 32 tons. “The launch of our Push for Change initiative was an important step for Finnair in order to provide our customers with the opportunity to conveniently offset or decrease the emissions from their travel,” said Arja Suominen, senior vice president of communications and corporate responsibility at Finnair. “We have been pleased with the early phases of the initiative so far and we are now moving forward to fly our two first biofuel flights supported entirely by the push for change contributions.” Finnair’s biofuels partners in San Francisco are SkyNRG and World Energy; Shell Aviation has provided logistics and supply chain support for the project. The sustainable biofuel is produced from used cooking oil in California, which does not compete with food production or the agriculture industry.
VIVA Cruises christens its new vessel VIVA ENJOY
River cruise line VIVA Cruises christened its newest ship, the VIVA ENJOY, at its home port of Düsseldorf on Tuesday, 14th January. With a festive ceremony and many good wishes from guests, VIVA Cruises’ third new build ship is set to offer exciting itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and beyond. VIVA Cruises chief executive Andrea Kruse said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the christening of our third new build ship today. This milestone marks another significant step in our journey to provide exceptional river cruising experiences. VIVA ENJOY, with its modern and premium amenities, creates unforgettable journeys along the beautiful rivers of Europe.” Award-winning UK cruise writer Jeannine Williamson was given the honour of being VIVA ENJOY’s godmother, a gesture that shows VIVA Cruises’ commitment to its growing English-speaking audience and the global market. VIVA ENJOY’s christening saw more than 200 globally invited guests as well as Düsseldorf passers-by watching on from ashore, to celebrate the launch. The VIVA Cruises team welcomed guests on board the new ship for its christening festivities. The new ship will connect Amsterdam, Budapest and Vienna for the first time in 2025 with new 7-, 10-, and 14-day itineraries. In addition, VIVA ENJOY will feature one-week trips from Frankfurt to Amsterdam, offering options for all travellers keen to explore the best Europe has to offer. Sophisticated and sustainable VIVA TWO, VIVA ENJOY will offer an elevated experience for guests, including an extra multi-purpose treatment room, as well as three restaurants RIVERSIDE, MOMENTS and VIVA’s Bistro. The ship also complies with the gold standard of the international Green Award, highlighting VIVA Cruises’ commitment to proactivity and protecting the environment. As Kruse puts it: “At VIVA Cruises, we are devoted to innovation and excellence, ensuring that every voyage with us is a truly enjoyable experience.” In line with VIVA Cruises’ commitment to sustainability, VIVA ENJOY employs eco-friendly technologies, including the use of sulphur-free GTL and biofuels, responsible route planning and reliance on shore power whenever possible. These energy-efficient practices meet the requirements of the Green Award certification, which recognises the use of sustainable technologies and quality measures. Comfort on the water VIVA ENJOY boasts 95 stylish cabins, including eight suites, spread across three decks which can accommodate up to 190 passengers., and most of the cabins feature French balconies. At the same time, the vessel features three restaurants, an open-plan lounge, a spacious sun deck and a fitness and wellness area, creating a floating premium hotel experience with a modern look and feel-good ambiance. There is also a pool on the sun deck and free rental bicycles available for guests.
dnata earns IEnvA
dnata has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) environmental management certification (IEnvA) Jan van Anrooy, managing director, dnata Netherlands, said: “We are proud to be the first ground handler to earn the prestigious IEnvA certification in Europe. This accomplishment reflects our team’s dedication to environmental efficiency and our consistent efforts to contribute to dnata’s global decarbonisation journey. We will continue investing in infrastructure, equipment and process improvement to further reduce our environmental footprint.” Rafael Schvartzman, regional vice president Europe, IATA, said: “We congratulate dnata Netherlands on becoming the first ground and cargo handler in Europe to achieve full IEnvA registration. This significant milestone demonstrates dnata Schiphol’s commitment to sustainable aviation and environmental excellence. By adhering to global environmental standards and best practices, dnata Schiphol is setting a strong example for the industry. We look forward to working together to further advance sustainable aviation practices.” IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification programme developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, and ramp handlers, to continuously improve their environmental and sustainability performance. IATA’s comprehensive evaluation rigorously assessed dnata’s sustainability practices and efforts across its extensive operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Consistent investments in operations to enhance environmental efficiency In recent years, dnata Netherlands has significantly invested in the electrification of its ground handling fleet to reduce emissions. Currently, more than 70% of its ground support equipment fleet is powered by electricity or solar energy, with the remainder operating on 100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO100) biofuel. dnata’s newest facility, dnata Cargo City Amsterdam, was also designed with a laser focus on sustainability. Scheduled to open in 2025, the facility will be equipped with solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and air source heat pumps. The cargo centre will be BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certified. dnata Netherlands: a leading ground and cargo services provider at Amsterdam Schiphol dnata is a leading provider of ground and cargo handling services in Amsterdam. It serves 37 airlines with a team of 1,000 dedicated aviation professionals, who handle 10,000 flights and move 550,000 tonnes of cargo annually. Significant improvement in environmental performance globally Globally, dnata recently reported significant improvements across key environmental performance metrics for the financial year 2023-24. As a result of its consistent approach and initiatives, the company cut the carbon intensity of its operations by over 8%, 22% and 26% across its airport operations, travel and catering businesses, respectively. All data has been validated by Verifavia, an independent accredited environmental verification and auditing body. In addition to The Netherlands, dnata also earned the IEnvA certification for its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report: Pioneering a Greener Future in Luxury Cruising
PONANT released its 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s significant strides in redefining tourism through eco-friendly innovations and tangible reductions in its environmental footprint. PONANT is pushing boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and sustainable travel. A Commitment to Sustainable Tourism “Although we are proud of our accomplishments, we acknowledge that the journey toward sustainable tourism is ongoing. Through innovation and collaboration, PONANT aims to set the highest industry standard for more accountable and transparent sustainability practices,” says Wassim Daoud, Head of CSR and Sustainability at PONANT. PONANT’s three-part sustainability roadmap focuses on reducing environmental impact while amplifying positive contributions through cutting-edge technologies. The company’s R&D team is actively developing projects aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. Key Achievements in 2023 Reduction in CO2 Emissions: By investing in a modern fleet, PONANT has achieved an 11% reduction in CO2 emissions per cruise day compared to 2018. In 2023, the company trialed B100 biofuel, which generates 90% fewer CO2 emissions than fossil fuels. With 12 vessels certified for biofuel use, PONANT is on track to reach its 2050 goal of net-zero emissions. The PONANT Explorer vessel Le Champlain trailed B100 biofuel, produced from recycled edible oils in France, marking a significant milestone. Zero Plastic Objective: PONANT’s state-of-the-art wastewater treatment systems and strict on-board waste sorting practices have made a positive impact. In 2023, 73% of on-board drinking water was generated from seawater through the Nordaq filtering system, installed on 92% of the fleet’s ships. This initiative has significantly reduced single-use plastics, avoiding more than 20 tons fleet-wide. The installation of water fountains and recyclable glass containers has led to the avoidance of nearly 820,000 plastic water bottles in 2023 compared to 2019. Support for Local Communities: PONANT is committed to building partnerships with the communities they encounter. In French Polynesia, the m/s Paul Gauguin brought in doctors and nurses to visit remote communities, providing 40 medical consultations per year. A partnership with the Royal Arctic Line enabled Le Commandant Charcot to deliver food supplies to Inuit communities in Greenland, helping them emerge from winter isolation early. PONANT Science Program: PONANT continues to support research into marine ecosystems and environmental changes. In 2023, Le Commandant Charcot hosted 31 scientific missions with two dedicated laboratories and equipment for various research activities in polar regions. The science budget increased to EUR 2.2 million, supporting over 175 researchers since 2021. The program will expand in 2025 to include additional vessels, enhancing support for scientific research globally. Looking Ahead PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company’s dedication to pioneering sustainable travel. Through continuous innovation and collaboration, PONANT is leading the way in responsible tourism, advancing towards its long-term vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Discover the full 2023 CSR Report to learn more about PONANT’s journey and future initiatives. PONANT’s efforts demonstrate that sustainable tourism is not just a goal but a continuous journey. As the company sets new standards, it inspires the entire industry to follow suit, ensuring a greener future for travel.
Atlantis Dubai achieves Earthcheck Gold and Silver Certifications
Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World attain prestigious EarthCheck Gold Certification, while Atlantis The Royal earns EarthCheck Silver Certification just one year after opening. Atlantis Dubai is proud to announce that Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World have each achieved EarthCheck Gold Certification, a testament to five years of continuous excellence in sustainability practices. This marks the first time both properties have earned Gold status following a rigorous audit across all areas of operation. In addition, Atlantis The Royal has attained EarthCheck Silver Certification following its inaugural audit, just one year after opening its doors. These achievements position Atlantis Dubai amongst a select, global group of sustainable tourism operators that are certified to EarthCheck’s Company Standard. Paul Baker, President of Atlantis, said: “Achieving EarthCheck Gold for Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World, and EarthCheck Silver for Atlantis The Royal, is a proud moment for Atlantis Dubai. We remain diligent across the destination to increase our sustainability efforts every year, as we continue our journey to become a leader in responsible tourism. These accomplishments reflect the hard work of our teams and underscore our ongoing commitment to do business in ways that are good for both people and the planet.” EarthCheck is recognised as the world's leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and business advisory group focused on travel and tourism. It helps businesses, communities, and governments to evaluate their environmental footprint, improve sustainability and ultimately enhance business performance. Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World have spent the past five years implementing and refining sustainability initiatives that have led to the current Gold Certification, while Atlantis The Royal demonstrated outstanding commitment by achieving Silver Certification in the first auditing year for the property. The EarthCheck certification process is driven by a dedicated Green Committee, which work tirelessly to report high volumes of data backed with supporting evidence. The Green Committee has representatives from high-impact business units across Atlantis Dubai in order to drive maximum change. Atlantis, The Palm, Aquaventure World, and Atlantis The Royal were required to report data for the year 2023 on waste management, energy and water conservation strategies, and community contributions, amongst others. With exponential improvements over the years, some of the notable achievements as commended by EarthCheck include: Atlantis, The Palm reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions per room night by 27.1% – this is attributed to 2,172 solar panels that contribute 1.18 MW of renewable solar energy to the destination’s electricity use. Freshwater systems across Atlantis Dubai are integrated with specialised filters, which contribute toward significant water savings, up to 90%. Innovative recycling programmes across Atlantis Dubai include discarded oyster shells made into coral reef structures to support marine health, cigarette butts recycled into valuable building material and discarded soap transformed into new soap and donated to communities in need. Food waste management practices include the installation of Winnow AI Technology to measure and reduce food waste, which has resulted in more than 40% reduction of food waste from buffets across the destination. Atlantis Dubai has partnered with Seafood Souk to use the SFS Trace digital platform to enhance seafood traceability in its commitment to 100% seafood traceability by December 2024. All restaurant menus consist of a minimum of five dishes where the main ingredient is locally sourced, organic, or certified sustainable. Atlantis Dubai recycled more than 1,144 tonnes of cardboard, glass, paper and plastic in 2023. In the destination’s commitment to eliminating single use plastic water bottles, filtered water stations have been installed across Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World. 126,600L of used cooking oil across Atlantis Dubai was recycled into biofuel. Aquaventure World switched from single-use wristbands to reusable RFID-enabled silicone wristbands that enhanced guest experience while reducing waste to landfill by eliminating 1.9 million single-use wrist bands since launch in September 2023. 100% of paper products including office paper, tissues, retail bags and paper-based food containers used at Atlantis Dubai come from FSC certified sources. Atlantis Dubai is the first resort destination in the Middle East to be accredited as an IBCCES Certified Autism Centre. More than 90% of guest-facing colleagues from restaurants, rooms and housekeeping and lifeguards are trained in autism and sensory awareness. All marine animal experiences are underpinned by research to determine the educational value of the experiences and guest learnings through pre and post experience surveys. Atlantis Dubai contributes $1 USD from every marine animal experience participated in by a guest to support partners driving conservation and sustainability. Atlantis Dubai continues to push boundaries to become a more efficient, effective, and responsible organisation. EarthCheck’s in-depth process for certification further highlights the destination’s commitment to accountability while ensuring continuous improvement of operations toward environmental and social sustainability.
Delta, Minnesota SAF Hub announce plans for SAF blending facility
Minnesota will soon be home to a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility – only the third in the United States – that will provide SAF supply via existing pipeline to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) – Delta’s second-largest hub where it uses 250 million gallons of fuel annually. The first-of-its kind Minnesota SAF Hub – of which Delta is an anchor member along with the Greater MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Ecolab and Xcel Energy – launched in August 2023 with a commitment to implement an ambitious shared strategy for aggressively decarbonizing the airline industry by scaling SAF production and replacing conventional jet fuel. On Sept. 10, the coalition announced its achievements and four major milestones on its journey to develop a fully integrated SAF supply chain in Minnesota, thanks to collaboration across the coalition’s members representing the entire SAF value chain – from finance to farm to airport: The first SAF blending facility in Minnesota: Delta and Flint Hills Resources are in the early stages of developing a facility to blend up to 30 million gallons of neat SAF at its Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota. The facility is likely to be the first between the coasts that can blend neat SAF with conventional jet fuel. Shell will supply the neat SAF and bring its expertise in product quality, supply chains and logistics to the team. Flint Hills will blend the jet fuel it produces with the neat SAF and will deliver via Flint Hills’ existing pipeline to MSP. The facility is expected to be completed in late 2025. Making SAF cost-competitive: A “Demand Consortium” that includes Bank of America, Deloitte, Delta, and Ecolab has been formed to purchase the first several million gallons of SAF each year, starting in the second half of 2025. The goal: scale production, drive down costs and secure multi-year demand that spurs continued growth of the SAF market. Each of these companies are providing funding to support the market production of SAF, which will contribute to verified carbon emission reductions associated with their employee business travel. Establishing SAF production in Minnesota: On August 16, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a $16.8 million Inflation Reduction Act grant to convert an existing Gevo ethanol and isobutanol fuel facility in Luverne, Minnesota, into a fully integrated alcohol-to-jet fuel facility for SAF production. This will allow the first conversion of Minnesota crops to SAF within the state. Making SAF out of next-generation feedstocks: Coalition partners at the University of Minnesota are developing a novel crop called winter camelina seed, which can be used for a variety of purposes, including producing oil for conversion into SAF. Although this crop is early in its development, future opportunities are promising, and the MN SAF Hub is working to bring the first shipment of camelina-derived SAF to MSP this fall. Minnesota is uniquely positioned to help scale the SAF industry and is why it’s an ideal location for this SAF Hub. Not only is Minnesota home to a variety of feedstocks that can be used to make SAF, it also has a strong history of producing biofuels. It was also one of the first states to enact a tax credit and construction incentive to support the development of a SAF economy. “While Delta has committed to purchasing millions of gallons of SAF, there isn’t enough being produced today to fuel the world’s commercial airlines for a single week. That’s why this blending facility is so important – it’s like hanging an ‘Open for Business’ sign to SAF producers to consider doing business in Minnesota, where we see SAF as a great opportunity for all players across the value chain,” said Peter Carter, Delta’s executive vice president of External Affairs. Delta’s work to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 while delivering a more sustainable future of travel focuses on what we fly, how we fly and the fuel we use. With around 90% of Delta’s carbon emissions coming from jet fuel, SAF is the best and fastest known way to reduce carbon emissions in the near term on our journey to net-zero emissions by 2050. SAF is a safe and certified alternative jet fuel that can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions of jet fuel by more than 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. Neat SAF is produced using renewable feedstocks including agricultural biomass, woody biomass, hydrogen, continuous living cover crops, and used cooking oil and is a drop-in replacement for regular jet fuel, known as Jet A. Current certification standards allow up to 50% neat SAF to be blended with Jet A. However, as a nascent industry, there is not enough SAF being produced today to fuel the world’s airlines for a single week, and it isn’t cost competitive. This is why the work the Minnesota SAF Hub is doing to develop a fully integrated SAF supply chain is so critical. The complexity of decarbonization means no one company or industry can do it alone – it takes all of us working together to build a more sustainable future of flight. That’s why the Minnesota SAF Hub’s work is so important - it works together across the entire SAF value chain to develop sensible strategies to produce, process and deliver SAF; and it can serve as the blueprint for a model that can be replicated to scale SAF across the country.
Eco-Friendly Domestic Flights: How to Travel Green
In today's world global warming and climate change are really serious issues. Everyone is worried and should be worried about how we can protect or contribute our part to initiatives to make at least a minimum of the harm. Air travel comes with a significant environmental cost. So as a responsible traveler in today's environmentally conscious world, you should always be on the lookout for the ways that make your journey greener. We can't completely eliminate flights from our transportation ways as it's not at all feasible. So here we will discuss how we can make the most of domestic flights to least harm the environment, the environmental impact of domestic flights, and offer actionable tips for travelers who want to minimize their footprint while taking to the skies. Importance of Eco-Friendly Travel Do we really need to care about eco-friendly travel? Well, the answer is yes we should definitely be more responsible and concerned about the environmental crisis. It's high time now. We can't be in denial any more. Everyone knows how greenhouse gas releases are causing climate change and affecting us all. No doubt aviation or air travel has its many benefits and makes the world easily accessible globally. We can travel anywhere in the world with so much ease but still all that development at what cost? Choosing an eco-friendly travel option helps in easing this impact, we can't change anything in one day but by choosing an eco-friendly travel you are making a small yet vital difference. Why Choose Eco-Friendly Flights? To understand why you should choose eco-friendly flights, first you need to understand what exactly eco-friendly flights stand for - Eco-friendly flights mean flights that aim to minimize their environmental impact through various possible means. Such as using sustainable aviation fuels, improving fuel efficiency, reducing waste, and participating in carbon offset programs. It is not something that will be achieved in one go, rather it is a process that will take time, but surely these initiatives will collectively help lower the carbon footprint of air travel. Now comes to the why, in the market, everything is connected to demand and supply. If there is a demand for something, there will be a supply for the same to make a profit and cope with that demand and supply chain. So, choosing these eco-friendly flights is more than just a means of reducing emissions; it is an act of exemplar. There will be a supply only if there is a demand. So changing this aviation industry requires a consumer-driven approach, the airlines will certainly work on innovative ways to make air travel a greener form of transportation and invest in sustainable options if they recognize the business opportunity in offering greener options. If there are consumers for greener options there will be flights with greener options. These consumer-driven changes are the only way to make those changes more effective and applicable on a larger scale. consumers must demand eco-friendly flights. Top Airlines for Green Travel Currently, no such thing as a completely eco-friendly flight exists, but some airlines are taking the initiative and leading the way in sustainable air travel. The biggest initiatives taken as of now are making next-generation aircraft and the development of biofuels and other possible alternative sources of energy. This initiative of sustainable travel is led by the following airlines: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines has already taken a notable step in the drift towards sustainable travel by investing in fuel-efficient aircraft and implementing comprehensive recycling programs. They have already launched a program named "Green Skies" to actually make air travel as green or sustainable as possible. JetBlue Airways JetBlue Airways is a kind of newbie in the airline business but also one of the most impactful airlines. They also took the initiative to make air travel sustainable through its carbon offset programs and are exploring alternative fuel options or renewable energy. Delta Airlines Delta Airlines is one of the most dedicatedly committed to making air travel greener or sustainable. They are peculiar about reducing emissions through using sustainable aviation fuels and innovative technologies. They are one of the few airlines that keep track of their waste and try their best to recycle as much as possible. United Airlines United Airlines is one of the major players in the aviation business so their initiative also must be the most impactful and big. They launched a program named "Eco-Skies" to reduce their carbon footprints. They are already using biofuels for their aircraft and have improved their fuel efficiency by nearly approx 30%. The Bottom Line Eco-friendly domestic flights are not just any other flight but a trend that should be followed by all or most of the air travelers. It is a much necessary evolution in the way we air travel. By choosing greener flight options we can support innovative technologies that advocate sustainable policies and can contribute towards a healthier planet and save our mother earth. Take your step towards greener travel with your next air ticket booking with an eco-friendly flight because every small step matters and brings us closer to a greener and better future.
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