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.
I’ve been assuming all climate goals are a joke. It’s a way of saying “look we care!” without actually having to do anything
We’re going to grow up our carbon emissions this year and the next one too, have no actual plans after that, but don’t need to worry, by 2050 We’re going to cut emissions by half.
Industry self-regulation, especially with regard to climate, is a joke. We either start fixing the system, or we’ll burn.
They don’t have to be performative, nor do we have to accept that without protest