Swiss Air has made a groundbreaking move in the aviation industry by becoming the first airline to pay for carbon removal from the atmosphere. This initiative is part of a partnership with Climeworks, a company specializing in direct air capture.
Swiss Air’s commitment to this cause is not just about offsetting emissions. It’s about actively reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. The airline is leveraging carbon removal via direct air capture and storage to eliminate unavoidable CO2 emissions.
The partnership with Climeworks is signed until 2030, with the potential to extend the agreement by purchasing additional carbon removal volumes in the future. This long-term commitment underscores Swiss Air’s dedication to sustainability and its role as a leader in the industry.
Climeworks highlights the need for swift action to reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050. Industries such as aviation, which have unavoidable emissions, are often unjustifiably criticized when they invest in carbon capture solutions. Swiss Air’s pioneering carbon removal purchase shows their steadfast commitment to making net zero in aviation a reality.
In addition to carbon capture, Swiss Air is also investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its sustainability strategy. The airline is one of the first in the world to offer customers the option of lowering their CO2 emissions via SAF.
Swiss Air’s initiatives in carbon capture and SAF represent a significant step towards achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. These efforts demonstrate that Swiss Air is not just an airline, but a pioneer in the journey towards sustainable aviation.
