Pegasus Airlines has set a target reducing flight-related carbon emissions by 20% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels.
The interim target comes after the Turkish low-cost carrier joined other airlines in the International Air Transport Association (Iata)’s resolution to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Mehmet T. Nane, Pegasus Airlines chief executive, said: “We are restructuring all our operations and activities in line with this goal.
“Within the framework of our fleet transformation strategy, we foresee that we will reduce our emissions by increasing the number of our more fuel-efficient Neo model aircraft.
“As we manage all our operations and activities under a ‘sustainable environment’ approach, we will continue to work tirelessly towards our goal to become the greenest airline in Turkey and surrounding region.”
It aims to reach its target by operating a younger fleet, purchasing low-emission aircraft models, reducing aircraft weight and route optimisation.
The carrier’s carbon footprint will be published monthly on the investor relations website.
Furthermore, it will support carbon offsetting projects and, in the long term, use Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), new technology aircraft and carbon capture technologies.