Working towards net zero carbon emissions from jet fuel by 2025

Air New Zealand is targeting net zero carbon emissions from jet fuel by 2050, and we're taking practical steps today towards achieving that ambition.

Like all airlines, Air New Zealand's business model currently relies on fossil jet fuel, so we're a large emitter of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other equivalent gases (CO₂-e).

Each year we produce an Annual Report and a Climate Statement (that includes our 2030 Emissions Guidance) to support this approach. You can also read our Transition Plan to net zero carbon emissions from jet fuel by 2050.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is our most important lever to reduce aviation emissions. It is available today, works in current aircraft and infrastructure, and is certified and safe to use.  Our other key decarbonisation levers are:  

  • Fleet and network  
  • Operational efficiency  
  • Carbon credits  

 

Climate Statement 

Aotearoa New Zealand relies on aviation for trade, tourism and connectivity. However, both our airline and the sector overall will face climate-related risks as we transition to a low emissions, climate resilient economy. 

Air New Zealand publishes a Climate Statement each year in August, with the airline publishing its first Climate Statement in 2024, as required by the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZ CS), structured around the four mandatory sections of the NZ CS. Prior to the introduction of the NZ CS, Air New Zealand voluntarily reported against the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework - from the 2020 financial year. 

2030 Emissions Guidance  

Air New Zealand also publishes annual 2030 Emissions Guidance, which aims to provide a regular and transparent assessment of the airline's expected net emissions in 2030.