Dimerco Express Group has announced a partnership with Acer and Cathay Cargo to reduce emissions in aviation.
The collaboration will aim to reduce carbon emission through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Sustainable Aviation Fuel, a biofuel made from renewable resources such as plant or animal materials, has the potential to reduce aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent. The International Air Transport Association highlights SAF as a critical contributor, potentially accounting for 65 per cent of the emissions reductions required for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
“We work closely with our customers to reduce freight-based carbon emissions and although the scarcity makes the alternative expensive, SAF stands out as a game-changer, slashing greenhouse gas emissions up to 80 per cent compared to fossil fuels,” said President Demerco Air Freight, George Chiou. “By joining forces with Acer and Cathay Cargo, we’re taking concrete action towards a more sustainable world.”
Cathay Cargo’s Corporate SAF Programme, launched in 2022, serves as the platform for this collaboration, marking a significant milestone as the first initiative of its kind in Asia.
“We believe that partnerships such as this along the supply chain are essential if we are to achieve our own and the aviation industry’s stretching targets to decarbonise operations.,” said Cathay Director Cargo, Tom Owen. “We are ready to support all of our forwarder and shipper customers in achieving their own sustainability goals through the use of SAF, which is one of the most effective ways to contribute to the aviation industry’s transition to a greener future through the reduction of net emissions.”
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