JetBlue announces science-based emissions reduction target and strategy to achieve net zero by 2040
In New York, JetBlue announced a science-based target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reduction targets.
With this target, JetBlue commits to reducing well-to-wake (lifecycle) scope 1 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to jet fuel by 50% per revenue ton kilometer (RTK) by 2035 from a 2019 base year.
To meet this near-term target, the airline will increase its investments in lower-carbon solutions within its operation, and will evaluate future sustainability investments with its science-based target in mind.
The company noted that sustainable aviation fuel is expected to be the key contributor to large-scale lifecycle emissions reduction, which is highly dependent on availability and costs of supply.
“JetBlue views SAF as the most promising avenue for addressing aviation emissions in a meaningful and rapid way – once cost-effective SAF is made available commercially at scale,” the company said.
Category: Fuels
