The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The group’s airlines – Singapore Airlines, Scoot and SIA Cargo – will invest in new-generation aircraft, adopt low-carbon technology such as sustainable aviation fuels, and source “high quality” carbon offsets.
The airline group said it has maintained sustainability initiatives despite the pandemic – such as installing solar panels on all of its office buildings in Singapore.
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Goh Choon Phong, chief executive at Singapore Airlines, said: “We have remained focused on our sustainability goals even as we navigated the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We know that this is also an increasingly important issue to both our customers and staff.
“With today’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions, we buttress the SIA Group’s leadership position on this topic and reinforce our commitment to finding ways to tackle our impact on the environment.”
He added: “We will continue to collaborate with governments, the airline industry, and partners such as aircraft manufacturers, technology providers, and fuel suppliers, both in Singapore and around the world.”
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