The ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 creates a voluntary labelling scheme for flights based on a common, standardised and publicly accessible methodology to calculate flight emissions. The label will allow passengers to make informed choices when comparing flight options. A first draft version of the new regulation was released last
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Challenging pathway to aviation net-zero by 2050
EUROCONTROL’s latest Aviation Long-Term Outlook to 2050 provides crucial insights into the future of European aviation and its path towards sustainability. The report forecasts significant growth in air traffic, with the most likely scenario projecting 15.4 million flights in Europe by 2050, representing a 52% increase from 2023 levels (average
Continue readingNew ESG Ratings Regulation EU – 2024/3005
EU Regulation 2024/3005, published on 12 December 2024 in the Official Journal of the European Union, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating activities in the European Union. The regulation aims to enhance the integrity, transparency, comparability, responsibility, reliability, good governance, and independence of ESG
Continue readingEuropean Airlines Emissions Reporting
Airlines CO2 emissions for European airlines can be divided into three categories: CO2 emissions generated on domestic routes, intra-European routes, and International routes. Airlines’ CO2 emissions are reported to the corresponding authorities of each EEA member. For example, in Spain it is the Agencia Española de Seguridad Aére (AESA), which
Continue readingInterview with chief expert on environmental protection at EASA – Stephen Arrowsmith
In this interview, Stephen Arrowsmith, Chief Expert on Environmental Protection at EASA, discusses the aviation sector’s efforts to mitigate its climate impact, including non-CO2 emissions, as part of Europe’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. He highlights the challenges in addressing non-CO2 emissions, such as gaps in scientific understanding,
Continue readingThe climate impact of aviation
Aviation’s impact on climate change extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions, encompassing a range of non-CO2 effects that play a significant role in the industry’s overall climate footprint. According to the German Environment Agency’s report, while aviation contributed approximately 2.5% of global man-made CO2 emissions in 2018, non-CO2 effects account for
Continue readingSustainable Aviation Fuel Vs. Jet Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) are emerging as a crucial solution to reduce the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. These fuels, derived from renewable sources such as waste oils, agricultural residues, and algae, can significantly lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. The European Union has set ambitious targets for SAF
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