Transport and Environment's aviation policy manager Francesco Catte emphasized, "Unfortunately, airlines at the moment are not on the trajectory to have meaningful emissions reduction because they're not buying enough sustainable aviation fuel." This statement highlights the critical issue at hand where airlines are not purchasing adequate amounts of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hindering progress towards significant emissions reductions. Without increased commitment to SAF purchases, the aviation industry is unlikely to achieve any substantial progress in its carbon reduction goals.
The report noted, "A lack of investment by major oil players, who have the capital to build SAF processing facilities, is hampering the market's growth." This shows that beyond the airlines' efforts, the oil industry must also step up investments in SAF technology and facilities to create a more sustainable aviation fuel market that could meet the industry's growing needs.
Transport and Environment highlighted that only 1% of aviation fuel globally consists of SAF, stating that "for airlines to meet carbon emission reduction targets, this share needs to increase significantly." As it stands, the low market penetration of SAF poses a significant challenge for airlines striving for environmental targets; they must thus work towards increasing SAF production and utilization.
Despite some airlines making strides in this area, the ranking revealed, "87% are failing to make meaningful efforts," indicating a significant gap in the commitment to sustainable practices within the aviation sector. The disparity amongst airlines shows that many are not aligning their actions with the urgent need for environmental sustainability.
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