Air New Zealand becomes first major carrier to drop climate goal (www.bbc.com)

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Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel.

The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target.

The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The aviation industry is estimated to produce around 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, which airlines have been trying to reduce with measures including replacing older aircraft and using fuel from renewable sources.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Perhaps they could consider setting new targets before axing the old ones?

[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yeah, weird to drop the target now and say they are working on a new one. Why not just stay silent until the new target is decided.

Edit: new theory, is this a negotiation tactic? Announce this stuff, tell the government they need help to save NZ's reputation, and get some government backing?