Programa empresarial de combustible de aviación sostenible
El programa de combustible de aviación sostenible empresarial (SAF, por sus siglas en inglés) forma parte de nuestro compromiso continuo para combatir el cambio climático y es uno de los primeros de este tipo en Asia. Gracias al apoyo financiero de clientes corporativos pudimos suministrar por primera vez SAF a vuelos que salen de nuestra base en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Hong Kong. También estamos ampliando el uso de SAF e introduciéndolo en el extranjero.
¿Qué es SAF?
SAF es una de las formas más importantes de descarbonizar las operaciones de las compañías aéreas, lo cual será fundamental en las próximas décadas, especialmente para viajes de larga distancia. En comparación con el combustible convencional para aviones, SAF tiene el potencial de reducir las emisiones de carbono del ciclo de vida en más de un 80 % en función de la tecnología de SAF utilizada, ya que se elabora a partir de fuentes renovables y de residuos. Nos hemos comprometido a utilizarlo para el 10 % de nuestro consumo total de combustible para el año 2030 como parte de nuestro compromiso de lograr el cero neto de emisiones de carbono para el año 2050.
Juntos podemos reducir las emisiones de carbono generadas por los viajes de negocios y el transporte aéreo, y liderar la transición a las energías renovables en la aviación.
Cómo funciona el programa
Nuestro programa Corporate SAF acelera la transición global a la aviación sostenible, al tiempo que proporciona a nuestros clientes una documentación clara acerca de sus reducciones de emisiones de alcance 3.
- El SAF que compra Cathay Pacific está certificado por estándares de sostenibilidad reconocidos internacionalmente.*
- Los clientes contribuyen a aumentar el uso de SAF en vuelos de Cathay Pacific y Cathay Cargo.
- Cathay Pacific hará uso del SAF, en lugar del combustible fósil estándar, para alimentar sus vuelos.
- Cathay Pacific emitirá un certificado verificado de reducción de emisiones y una carta de garantía de terceros para ayudar a las empresas a reducir las emisiones de carbono del alcance 3 procedentes de viajes de negocios o transporte de mercancías. Esto incluye la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi) para la reducción de las emisiones en el sector de las emisiones indirectas relacionadas con la aviación.
* Como la Directiva de la UE sobre energías renovables, la Mesa redonda sobre biomateriales sostenibles (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, RSB) o el sistema de certificación de carbono sostenible internacional (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification, ISCC).
¿Por qué unirse a nuestro programa Corporate SAF?
Los clientes que se inscriban en nuestro programa podrán:
- Reducir las emisiones de carbono de alcance 3 mediante una medida de entrada que cumpla varios requisitos de divulgación de emisiones de carbono, incluida la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi).
- Tomar la iniciativa para acelerar el uso de SAF, especialmente en Asia.
- Comunicar a sus partes interesadas un compromiso real con el transporte sostenible de mercancías o viajes de negocios.
Un mensaje de nuestro director general, Ronald Lam
“We’re taking a multi-pronged approach to contribute to the aviation industry’s decarbonisation journey. Since the launch of this programme, we have received strong support from our corporate and cargo customers. Our programme has reached new heights this year, with significantly more partners involved and a substantially larger volume of SAF committed to date. This programme will help reduce carbon footprints and convey a clear message to the SAF supply chain that there is a firm demand from this part of the world. We look forward to welcoming other interested companies to sign up and join our mission to be Greener Together.”
Qué opinan nuestros clientes corporativos
Socios Diamond
DB Schenker
“By setting a benchmark here in the region, we aim to inspire many followers globally and thereby accelerate the industry’s path to sustainability. This demonstrates that business growth and sustainability can truly go hand in hand.”
Thorsten Meincke
Board Member, Air and Ocean
Kuehne+Nagel
“SAF is a tangible solution that we can offer our customers to reduce emissions in their supply chains, thereby continuing to enable global trade in a more sustainable way.”
Yngve Ruud
Executive Vice President Air Logistics
Socios Gold
Airport Authority
Hong Kong
“We recognise that SAF is a key solution to decarbonise the aviation sector, and aim to drive uptake at Hong Kong International Airport in the coming years. We are proud to support Cathay Pacific in their ongoing efforts to uplift SAF and we encourage all airlines to join us in fostering a sustainable aviation future.”
Peter Lee
General Manager, Sustainability
AIA
“We believe partnerships are critical in combating climate change and building a sustainable future. Our participation in Cathay Pacific’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel programme is in line with our commitment to achieve net-zero by 2050. This partnership is aligned with AIA's Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”
Amita Chaudhury
Group Head of Sustainability
Dimerco Express Group
“We work closely with our customers to reduce freight-based carbon emissions. SAF stands out as a game-changer, slashing greenhouse gas emissions up to 80% compared to fossil fuels. By joining forces with Cathay Pacific, we're taking concrete action towards a more sustainable world”.
George Chiou
President - Air Freight
EQT Group
“We are the first ever private markets firm to have a validated Science-Based Target and are working to achieve our climate ambitions through a combination of investing behind key sustainability trends, such as energy transition, by optimizing our own travel, as well as by contributing to initiatives that move entire industries forward, like Cathay Pacific's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program, in which we are proud to participate.”
Patrick Cordes
Chief Operating Officer, EQT Private Capital Asia
Kintetsu World Express
“As a group of companies in the transport sector responsible for around 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, we must further accelerate more substantial industry-wide efforts to decarbonise. And SAF remains the most effective way for it. We are proud and delighted to keep on working with Cathay Pacific in our partnership that has lasted more than half a century.”
Nobutoshi Torii
President & CEO
Standard Chartered
“We are delighted to be one of the first participants in Cathay Pacific’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme since 2022, jointly contributing to the global transition to net zero carbon emissions.”
Mary Huen
CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia
Swire Pacific
“SAF is key to decarbonising the aviation sector and is an integral part of our net zero journey. We are delighted to continue to support Cathay Pacific’s Corporate SAF Programme and signal demand for low-carbon options from the business community in our home market and abroad. We hope that this partnership will provide valuable insights and pave the way for scaling up SAF uplift.”
Guy Bradley
Chairman
Yusen Logistics
“SAF is the most realistic solution today, directly reducing greenhouse gas emission within the aviation sector. We are proud to have Cathay Pacific as our partner not only for reducing our own carbon footprint, but also for helping our clients achieve their environmental goals. Our collaboration is a testament to our dedication to environmental stewardship, marking a major step towards 2050 net-zero target.”
Eisuke Fukagawa
Head of Air Freight Forwarding Group
Socios Silver
Julius Baer
“We are pleased to partner with Cathay, one of the leading airlines in Asia and around the world with a high-quality SAF programme. As air travel makes up a significant portion of our emissions, we need to find ways to decarbonise flying, and today SAF is one of the concrete solutions we have. With our partnership, we hope to help SAF scale up into a more mainstream market, while reducing emissions generated from flying.”
Yvonne Suter
Head of Sustainability
Lenton Group
“We are excited to take a significant step to join and support Cathay’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. This partnership reflects our commitment to sustainability and reduction of freight-based carbon emissions in the logistics sector. By working together and supporting future investments, we aim to accelerate the development of sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions. Working Together for a better tomorrow.”
Valerie Dubuisson
Group CEO
Qué opina nuestra ONG socia
Business Environment Council
“Being the most feasible solution currently available for adoption on a commercial scale, SAF will play a critical role in decarbonising emissions from aviation, while maintaining Hong Kong’s competitive edge as a regional and global hub. BEC’s participation in this programme signals our commitment to reducing emissions and working towards a green, liveable and sustainable Hong Kong.”
Simon Ng
Chief Executive Officer
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