A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
01.Highlights
02.Seeing Green
04.Proving our commitment over the long haul
06.Tonnes of savings
08.The good oil
10.Taking it personally
12.Grounds for optimism
14.Fast forward »
16.Checklist
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WE’VE COMMITTED $2 BILLION TO FLEET CHANGES.
BY OCTOBER 2013, THE AVERAGE AGE OF OUR
LONG HAUL FLEET WILL BE JUST 6.5 YEARS, MEANING
WE WILL HAVE ONE OF THE YOUNGEST, MOST
TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED AND EFFICIENT FLEETS
IN THE WORLD.
We’re aiming to meet at least 10 percent of our total fuel needs with sustainable fuels by 2013.
WE AIM TO BE THE FIRST AIRLINE TO TEST JATROPHA
(A SUSTAINABLE FUEL) ON A LARGE PASSENGER
AIRCRAFT.
Travellers wanting to help offset their personal carbon emissions can now do so through the Air New Zealand online calculator at www.airnz.co.nz then click on “Help Us Help the Environment”.
FUEL REDUCTION INITIATIVES ALREADY IN PLACE SAVE
90,963 TONNES OF CO2 EMISSIONS A YEAR. PLANNED
NEW INITIATIVES WILL INCREASE THAT TO 130,000
TONNES EACH YEAR BY 2010. THIS INCLUDES
WINGLETS AND ZONAL DRYERS.
“We are already demonstrating global leadership in this area and plan to ensure Air New Zealand makes a real diff erence in reducing aviation’s impact on the environment.”
This year we undertook a world first – a flight called Aspire 1, designed to demonstrate how fuel efficient aircraft can be under optimum flight planning conditions.
WE’VE ESTABLISHED THE AIR NEW ZEALAND
ENVIRONMENT TRUST TO GIVE CUSTOMERS
AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST DIRECTLY IN
CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN NEW ZEALAND.
Almost 2,500 Air New Zealanders are now part of our Green Team.
WE’VE RECENTLY JOINED THE ALGAL BIOMASS
ORGANIZATION WHOSE CHARTER IS TO HELP
ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL
APPLICATION OF ALGAE-BASED FUEL.
Our Environmental Management System, based on the international standard ISO 14001, will in future position Air New Zealand as a leader in the aviation industry.
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See� g Green
> NEW ZEALAND is committed to global leadership in environmental matters. Our
leaders speak publicly in international meetings promoting New Zealand’s
pledge to environmental sustainability. As an airline, we spend millions
of dollars globally every year promoting our country’s image of 100% Pure.
01. FLEET ENHANCEMENT
02. ACTIVE FUEL REDUCTION
03. ALTERNATIVE FUEL EXPLORATION
04. PASSENGER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMMES
05. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
06. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
07. ENVIRONMENTAL SPONSORSHIP
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For an isolated island destination such as ours, air
travel is critical. As a country, we are dependent on
tourism and trade. Our future as New Zealand’s
national carrier is also reliant on the protection and
enhancement of our unique and treasured
environment. This makes effective, sustainable air
travel a priority. As the only airline in the world
dedicated solely to destinations to, from and within
New Zealand, we need to endorse this country’s
clean, green reputation. If we don’t continue to
innovate, New Zealand is in danger of losing its
appeal as a place to visit and a country to trade with.
We’ve recognised for some time that being at the forefront
of the airline industry’s initiatives to minimise CO2 emissions
is key to our long-term survival as a business. This helps
explain why environmental awareness and sustainability had
been core strategies at Air New Zealand long before it
became trendy. In fact, our record of actively looking for
ways to reduce CO2 emissions through fuel conservation
dates back several years. And our noise abatement
programme started way before that in 1991.
We see environmental awareness as an opportunity
> Aircraft account for approximately three percent of total
global CO2 emissions, yet they support eight percent of
global economic activity. So aviation is still a highly effective
and responsible form of transport worldwide and one that
makes a vital contribution socially and economically.
Nevertheless, we recognise that public concern over the
environmental impact of air travel is high, and we are
determined to help people travel with as little impact as
possible. We are already demonstrating global leadership
in this area and plan to take a bold stance through our
environmental initiatives.
Flying into the future
> We have a clear vision for what flying with Air New Zealand
will mean in the future. From the moment customers book
their ticket we want them to know that their experience
of flying with us will not only be highly enjoyable but that
we are also the most environmentally responsible airline
available for their travel.
Customers will be able to make a contribution toward
offsetting their CO2 emissions when they book with
Air New Zealand, wherever they are travelling. They will also
be able to make a donation to the Air New Zealand
Environment Trust, directly contributing to creating a more
healthy environment. Check-in will be paperless and effortless.
On board, we’ll do everything we can to minimise
environmental impacts using recycling and other systems and
processes. The flight itself will be powered by sustainable,
safe fuels, and will have been planned to keep fuel use to a
minimum. Finally, we will deliver travellers to destinations
where they can stay in environmentally friendly
accommodation and enjoy responsible tourism experiences.
Right now, some of our brightest minds are focused on
making sure we create a more sustainable future through
our environmental initiatives. I look forward to continuing
to share our progress.ROB FYFECHIEF EXECUTIVE
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FLEET ENHANCEMENT
$2 billion investment.
One of the youngest, most technologically advanced, fuel effi cient and environmentally friendly long haul fl eets in the world.
Our intention is to source 10 percent of the total annual fuel needs from sustainable fuel by 2013.
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Updating our fleet represents a step-change opportunity
to embrace new technology and new levels of efficiency.
It’s an opportunity that comes along infrequently – and at
Air New Zealand we’re doing all we can to make sure we
maximise the environmental benefits from the transition.
Air New Zealand’s fleet changes began when we introduced
Airbus A320s, Boeing 777-200ERs and Bombardier Q300s. In
the next few years, with the arrival of B787-9s, B777-300ERs
and the B777-200ER enhancement package, we will be the
proud owner of one of the youngest, most technologically
advanced and fuel efficient long haul fleets in the world.
A step-change opportunity
Air New Zealand has committed $2 billion to this programme
because there is simply no other way to gain the significant
changes that fleet enhancement makes possible. Our 787s,
for example, will be 20 percent more fuel efficient than
comparable aircraft today and the 777-300ERs will be around
15 percent more fuel efficient than the aircraft they replace.
We cannot afford to let such extraordinary gains pass us by.
Putting this airline on a sustainable footing is about
embracing the long-term opportunities in combination with
continuous improvement initiatives, to see us take advantage
of incremental advances.
This combination represents a sustainable balance, we
believe, between market capacity and environmental
responsibility. It will enable Air New Zealand to contain costs
whilst using new technology to achieve growth in business
with less risk. At the same time, the reduced fuel burn will
mean a lower carbon footprint for each traveller.
The million barrel target
Every litre of fuel we save means less emissions. Our
intention is to source 10 percent of our total annual fuel
needs from environmentally sustainable sources by 2013.
It’s an ambitious goal but one we are doing everything
we can to achieve.
Over the long term, we believe environmental responsiveness
has the potential to be an exciting point of difference for us.
The next generation of aircraft, on the drawing board now at
Boeing and Airbus and due for release around 2020,
should see another huge leap in fuel efficiency.
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Tonnes of sav� gsManagement of our fuel use to benefit the environment has been a priority for years. Modelling of fuel performance is sophisticated and well understood. This ensures we can predict fuel usage with a high degree of confidence and that we can measure progress extremely accurately.
Within the past four years alone, we have instigated 41
projects which have had or are having a positive environmental
impact. Between August 2004 and March 2008 our CO2
emissions were reduced by 90,963 tonnes per year.
Initiatives to date range from reducing weight on aircraft to
more accurate fuel loadings, optimising flight speeds,
increased use of ground power when aircraft are at the airport
gate and improved descent profiles.
In 2006, an IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis delivered
Air New Zealand a list of opportunities that could further cut
fuel usage by as much as three percent.
These included:
PILOT OPERATING TECHNIQUE – the flight management
computer operates the aircraft at the most efficient speeds and
provides guidance on the optimum altitudes. However, a pilot
can still affect the amount of fuel burn when the aircraft
is ascending and descending as well as taxiing. The most
significant gains in this area have been domestically where, with
the cooperation of Airways New Zealand, the arrival process
has been streamlined to be as fuel efficient as possible.
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT USAGE – these smaller engines
power the electrical systems of a plane and are used on the
ground to run lights and air conditioning while aircraft are
being maintained or cleaned. This uses valuable fuel. Much less
power is used when the systems are supplied from ground-
based power supplies.
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT INITIATIVES – this includes the gradual
introduction of lighter weight equipment such as cargo
containers and galley carts as well as some inflight products.
The amount of drinkable water carried on each flight has been
significantly reduced to align with actual demand.
USER PREFERRED ROUTING – flying the most efficient route
between departure and destination can have a major effect
on the amount of fuel burned.
JUST-IN-TIME FUELLING – traditionally, the amount of fuel
needed for a flight has been estimated well in advance of a
flight taking off. Now, on all our wide body flights, the amount
of fuel needed is not finalised until just before departure
when we are completely sure of the fuel that will be needed
during that flight.
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ACTIVE FUEL REDUCTION
A world leader in examining every aspect of fl ight operations to reduce CO2 emissions by saving fuel.
Instigated 41 projects in the past four years alone that have had or are having a positive environmental impact.
Between August 2004 and March 2008, CO2 emissions were reduced by 90,963 tonnes per year.
One of the lowest fuel burn rates in the Star Alliance network.
The fi rst non-US international carrier to join the San Francisco Oceanic Tailored Arrivals Trial. It has already saved 69.4 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Pivotal role in the world’s fi rst “optimum fl ight” that will set a new benchmark for fuel savings.
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Other efforts to further reduce CO2 emissions include:
> Being the launch customer for the aerodynamic
enhancement package on the fleet of eight Boeing 777-200ER
aircraft, which will reduce drag by one percent and has the
potential to reduce overall carbon emissions by 10,375
tonnes per annum.
> Winglets to be fitted to the Boeing 767 fleet so that the
aircraft will fly more economically, saving 16,320 tonnes of
CO2 annually.
> Installing zonal dryers to remove water from insulation
blankets in the crown of the B737, A320, B777 and B767
aircraft, saving 5,400 tonnes of CO2 per year.
> Continuing to reduce weight on aircraft through ongoing
assessment.
> Introducing Dynamic Air Route Planning (DARP) on long
haul flights. This saving on flights to North America alone
would be 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Air New Zealand was the first non-US international carrier
invited to join the San Francisco Oceanic Tailored Arrivals Trial,
which is a joint venture between Boeing, NASA, the FAA and
San Francisco Airport.
The trial allows Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-200ER aircraft
to make full use of interlinked onboard and ground technology
to descend into San Francisco Airport with minimal air traffic
control intervention. By being able to continuously descend
directly into the airport rather than flying a series of steps
with segments of level flight, the aircraft is able to reduce
both noise and fuel consumption. On an annual basis, the
use of these San Francisco tailored arrivals has the potential
to reduce Air New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by over
500 tonnes.
The idea was extended further when Air New Zealand
carried out the world’s first “optimum flight” using a Boeing
777-200ER between Auckland and San Francisco. Aspire 1
optimised gate-to-gate travel and achieved fuel savings of
4600 litres.
Fuel reduction is one of those areas where there is no finish
line but only relentless and continuous improvement.
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Fuel reduction is one of those areas where there is no fi nish line but only relentless and continuous improvement.
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THROUGH SUSTA INABLE FUELS
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OIL“JATROPHA MEETS ALL THREE
OF AIR NEW ZEALAND’S NON-NEGOTIABLE CRITERIA
– SOCIAL, TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL – FOR AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FUEL.”
Image courtesy of Forest & Kim Starr.
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ALTERNATIVE FUEL EXPLORATION
We are a world leader in the search for sustainable fuels for use in aviation.
We’re holding the world’s fi rst fl ight test on a large passenger aircraft using fuel sourced from Jatropha Curcas.
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Air New Zealand is a world leader in the search for sustainable fuels for use in aviation
Our aim is to meet at least 10 percent of our total annual
needs – around one million barrels – using environmentally
sustainable fuels by 2013. Studies have already shown that
sustainable fuels can lead to a 40-50 percent reduction in
CO2 emissions on a lifecycle basis.
Why we’re so interested in Jatropha
One option showing real promise is the Jatropha Curcas
plant. Jatropha grows to around three metres high and
produces seeds that contain an inedible lipid oil that can be
used to produce fuel. The plant seems to thrive in difficult
growing conditions including arid and non-arable areas.
Each seed produces between 30 and 40 percent of its
mass in oil.
Most importantly, Jatropha Curcas meets all three of
Air New Zealand’s non-negotiable criteria – social, technical
and commercial – for an environmentally sustainable fuel.
Firstly, it doesn’t compete with existing food stocks. Secondly,
the fuel looks like it will be at least as good as the product we
use today. Finally, it has the potential to be cheaper than
existing fuel supplies and is readily available.
Taking to the skies
Air New Zealand’s next step will be the world’s first flight
test on a large passenger aircraft using fuel sourced from
the Jatropha plant. The Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400
Rolls Royce powered test flight is scheduled to take place
in Auckland toward the end of 2008, subject to final
regulatory approvals and fuel testing by the engine
manufacturer.
The 747 was chosen because it has eight separate tanks
for its four engines. One of these tanks will be filled with
a mix of Jatropha-based fuel and jet fuel and this will be
used to operate that one engine. Extensive testing on the
fuel is already being done on the ground prior to
the flight. In flight, the fuel will be tested again for
effectiveness, and the engine inspected after the flight
to see how it has performed.
Robust supply chain gives reassurance about supply
The oil Air New Zealand is sourcing for refining for
the test flight comes from South Eastern Africa (Malawi,
Mozambique and Tanzania) and India, and is sourced from
Jatropha seeds grown on environmentally sustainable
plantations. The land has not been forest land or virgin
grassland within the previous two decades. The quality of
the soil and climate is such that the land is not suitable for
the vast majority of food crops and the plantations are
rain-fed and not mechanically irrigated.
Of course, a robust supply chain model is critical
for the success of this new fuel and again, the signs
are promising. Over 800 million hectares of sustainable,
non-forested, non-food land are suitable for Jatropha
plantations. However, unlike oil production, which is
dependent on scale, Jatropha-based fuel can be
produced viably in small amounts.
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Sustainable jet fuel ready for flight test
Jatropha oil refined to sustainable jet fuel
OCTOBER 2008 LATE 2008
Jatropha oil sourced from East Africa and India
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TAKING IT PERSONALLY
> Travellers wanting to help offset their personal carbon
emissions can do so with Air New Zealand.
The scheme, which was launched on 27 March 2008, allows
travellers to pay via the Air New Zealand website towards
offsetting their carbon footprint. It’s an opportunity for those
who want to do something about the environmental
situation to do so, simply, quickly and effectively.
Air New Zealand has an agreement with TrustPower
for an initial tranche of high quality Kyoto carbon credits
from Trustpower’s Tararua III wind farm in the Manawatu.
TrustPower was awarded these credits from the Government
under its Projects to Reduce Emissions scheme.
The major difference between Air New Zealand’s scheme
and others is that it is offered by the airline directly, not
through a third party provider. This means that there is no
administration fee associated with the scheme, so all the
money paid by passengers goes directly towards carbon
credits. Third party provided schemes typically involve an
administration fee of 25 to 40 percent. Furthermore, instead
of using generic industry information to calculate CO2 emissions,
Air New Zealand uses transparent, Air New Zealand
specific calculations that reflect the efficiencies it continues
to gain and the type of aircraft and passenger load factors
associated with a particular journey. This information is
audited and updated regularly to ensure it is accurate.
Another important aspect of Air New Zealand’s scheme is
that the credits themselves are New Zealand based.
With no viable alternative to air travel to and from
New Zealand in sight, more and more people are
recognising that being environmentally responsible is not
about travelling less, it’s about travelling more responsibly.
The scheme allows travellers to nominate any journey and
to offset the equivalent CO2 emissions for that journey.
They will be given the opportunity to pay that amount or to
nominate how much they would like to pay. They can also
elect to make a contribution at any time.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: WORK IN PROGRESS
> Many Air New Zealanders are taking on the drive for
environmental responsibility. Almost 2,500 staff now belong
to the Green Team and have signed up to help reduce both
their own, and our company’s, environmental impact. Our
people joining the Team receive a welcome pack and can
go onto the Green Team website to access all kinds of
information about ‘being green’. They also receive invitations
to special events and competitions.
SYSTEMATIC CHANGE
> Air New Zealand’s ambitious Group Wide Environmental
Management System (EMS) underpins our commitment to
minimise the impact of our operations on our surroundings
through the integration of sound environmental principles
across all areas of the company.
Our EMS provides a clear structure for implementing our
Environmental Policy.
Our EMS is based on the international standard ISO 14001
and guides our environmental programme to minimise our
environmental impact and our current focus includes:
> Fuel use and associated emissions
> Energy use (particularly electricity)
> Waste management and disposal
> Environmental compliance
> Emissions to air, land and water
> Environmental training and awareness
The EMS has a regular audit and review programme to
ensure the system is applicable to the operations undertaken
at Air New Zealand.
Key areas of interest are waste management and more
efficient energy use. We are currently gathering the
data needed to establish specific goals and targets. We’re
also investigating how to further reduce our energy use
across all our operational facilities. Our goal is to achieve a
five percent reduction or greater in the amount of energy we
use at selected sites. We are also looking at the amount of
paper we use across the organisation.
STAFF NOW BELONG TO THE GREEN TEAM
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“The scheme allows travellers to nominate any journey and to off set the equivalent CO2 emissions for that journey.”
PASSENGER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMMES
Opportunity for travellers to pay via the Air New Zealand website towards offsetting their carbon footprint.
Based on transparent, trip-specifi c calculations.
No administration fee so all the money goes directly towards carbon credits.
Credits themselves are high quality, Government backed Kyoto credits and New Zealand sourced.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Goal is to achieve a five percent reduction or greater in the amount of electricity we use at selected sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Based on the international standard ISO 14001.
Will position Air New Zealand as a leader in the region in terms of performance monitoring.
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“Air New Zealand’s ambitious Environmental Management System (ems) underpins our commitment to minimise the impact of our operations on our surroundings.”
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GROUNDS FOR OPTIMISM
< G R EG HART // MANGARARA STATION
In addition to offering personal offsetting online, Air New Zealand has established the Air New Zealand Environment Trust to give customers an opportunity to invest directly in conservation projects in New Zealand.
“The trustees include environmentalists Rob Fenwick and Ruud Kleinpaste... Air New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Norm Thompson and General Counsel John Blair.”
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Established as an independent charitable trust under the Established as an independent charitable trust under the
Charities Act 2005, and funded by passengers’ donations, , and funded by passengers’ donations,
sponsorship from Air New Zealand and through donations sponsorship from Air New Zealand and through donations
from other companies, the Trust has been formed to help with from other companies, the Trust has been formed to help with
the “protection, promotion and preservation of the natural the “protection, promotion and preservation of the natural
environment, flora and fauna of New Zealand”. environment, flora and fauna of New Zealand”.
Achieving these goals could see the Trust involved with Achieving these goals could see the Trust involved with
projects that contribute to bio-diversity, research initiatives projects that contribute to bio-diversity, research initiatives
with environmental aims, education and/or funds for with environmental aims, education and/or funds for
environmental initiatives which will benefit the public.environmental initiatives which will benefit the public.
The trustees include environmentalists Rob Fenwick and The trustees include environmentalists Rob Fenwick and
Ruud Kleinpaste, who both have a strong interest in Ruud Kleinpaste, who both have a strong interest in
New Zealand environmental issues, along with Air New Zealand New Zealand environmental issues, along with Air New Zealand
Deputy Chief Executive Norm Thompson and General Deputy Chief Executive Norm Thompson and General
Counsel John Blair.
Air New Zealand has made a one-off initial payment to help Air New Zealand has made a one-off initial payment to help
the Trust get established.
The Trust’s first project is a conservation programme The Trust’s first project is a conservation programme
involving more than 100 hectares on Mangarara Station in hectares on Mangarara Station in
Hawke’s Bay, where 85,000 trees will be planted over the trees will be planted over the
next three years to create a conservation reserve. The next three years to create a conservation reserve. The 610
hectare station near Havelock North was one of the original hectare station near Havelock North was one of the original
sheep farms in Hawke’s Bay, and has been worked since sheep farms in Hawke’s Bay, and has been worked since
1850. Owners Greg and Rachel Hart, who have farmed
Mangarara for the past 12 years, want to develop a model
sustainable farming system which will include native
reforestation, pastoral tree planting and an holistic approach
to soil management. A key part of the initiative is that
the public will have access to the farm to see the project
as it develops.
The first native trees, kanuka and hebes, were planted this
year. These fast-growing plants will provide shade and
shelter for the next generation of natives which have been
grown from seeds sourced from already established bush
at Mangarara. Those seedlings will be planted next year.
Trees including species such as Willow, Poplar, Pin Oak,
Red Alder, Plane, Gleditsia and Robinia will improve
nutrient cycling, provide shade and shelter for livestock
and help attract birds to the property.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPONSORSHIP
Opportunity for customers to invest directly in conservation projects in New Zealand.
First project will be a conservation programme on Mangarara Station in Hawke’s Bay.
To recognise the environmental impact of staff business travel over the next two years, Air New Zealand has made an initial one-off payment to help the Trust get established.
Our approach to the environment lays out clear guidelines for moving our airline forward as quickly and as responsibly as possible.
Fa� forward
To achieve that, we’ve set ourselves some big targets. We’ve said, for
example, that our medium-term aim is to source up to 10 percent of our
fuel from renewable/sustainable sources. Even a year ago, such a goal
would have been little more than a pipe dream. But one of the most
exciting things about this area is that things are changing. Fast.
Ideas that just months ago seemed almost impossible are now, as a
result of shifting economics and technological advances, well on their
way to realisation. Jatropha is a shining example of that.
But our quest to show the world what New Zealanders are capable of
means we won’t stop there. Already, we’re looking at other fuel options
to see us into the future. And one of those is algae. Algae are an ideal
low cost, renewable and environmentally progressive raw material that
can be converted into biofuels. Algae can grow rapidly (doubling in
biomass in as little as a few hours).
No one airline, research organisation or scientific group holds the key
to making air travel more environmentally sustainable. Success requires
a collective effort across research organisations, aircraft and engine
manufacturers, fuel companies, refiners and airlines. That’s why in
June 2008, we joined three other airlines and biofuel technology
developer UOP LLC as part of the newly formed Algal Biomass
Organization (ABO). Together with Boeing, which co-chairs the ABO,
we’re advocating for the identification and acceleration of sustainable
algae-based biofuels that have lower life cycle carbon emissions.
Test flights, commercialisation of biofuels, new efficiency projects...
nothing is off the table. It’s matched by an approach to the environment
that lays out clear guidelines for moving our airline forward as quickly
and as responsibly as possible.
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1_We will continue to look for environmentally acceptable alternatives in every aspect of our business. 2_We will stay at the forefront of change in aircraft design and technological change. 3_We will take some economic risks to achieve our corporate environmental goals and to show leadership internationally. 4_We will speak out on environmental issues, and make sure our opinion counts. 5_We will ensure that anything we undertake environmentally has credibility and integrity. 6_We will inform New Zealanders of environmental issues and suggest ways for them to participate in creating a more sustainable future.
Checkli� Fuel use and emissions• fleet enhancement ✓
• active fuel reduction ✓
• alternative fuel exploration ✓
• passenger responsibility programmes ✓
Energy useEnergy management ✓
Waste management and disposalWaste management ✓
Environmental awareness• Green Team ✓
• Air NZ Environment Trust ✓
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“Our goal is to be the world’s most environmentally sustainable airline.”
Achieved
If you have a specific matter that you wish to discuss, or you’d like our perspective on an industry-wide concern, please contact:
Dianne Paton Communications Manager Community and Environment
YOU CAN GET REGULAR UPDATES ON OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AT
[email protected]+64 21 707 262 mobile+64 9 336 2276 direct dial
We look forward to reporting back on our progress.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/environment
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88