Vietnam Airlines is fully committed to protecting the environment by joining IATA's CO2 Connect program. By actively participating in the reduction of CO2 emissions, the airline is demonstrating its concrete involvement in the fight against climate change. Let's find out what Vietnam Airlines is doing to make our skies greener.
Vietnam Airlines joins IATA's CO2 Connect program
The airline Vietnam Airlines recently entered into a significant partnership at the Annual General Meeting of IATA in Dubai. This makes her the Vietnam's leading airline to join the program CO2 Connect. Through this program, Vietnam Airlines undertakes to provide operating data to calculate CO2 emissions per passenger for each route and aircraft type.
Strategic cooperation among major airlines
The CO2 Connect initiative is already backed by several major airlines, including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways. Vietnam Airlines' membership strengthens the consortium's commitment to promoting sustainable flight practices worldwide.
Commitment to sustainable development
By taking part in CO2 Connect, Vietnam Airlines is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development. The company has set itself the ambitious target of achieving zero net emissions by 2050. This is in keeping with the promise made by the airline industry at IATA's 77th General Assembly in 2021.
Use of sustainable aviation fuel
May 27 marks an important milestone for Vietnam Airlines, as it becomes the world's largest airline. Vietnam's leading airline to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for a commercial flight. In collaboration with Con Dao, the company plans to launch a " sustainable air route ".
Ecological initiatives to preserve the environment
This sustainable air route aims to :
- Promote the use of eco-friendly fuels;
- Implement environmental protection initiatives;
- Reduce plastic waste;
- Preserving landscapes and natural habitats.
Through these actions, Vietnam Airlines is demonstrating its concrete and proactive commitment to a greener future in aviation.
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