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Climate Change - the unique challenges of the aviation industry Linden Coppell Environmental Manager Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. May 2007
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The Issue…. CO 2 emissions 11.3 million tonnes Fuel Burn 3.6 million tonnes In 2006...
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Relative Contribution of Aviation Aviation 2% Global CO 2 emissions Transport CO 2 emissions Aviation 12%
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Perception of the Aviation Industry Aviation impact is large and significant It is growing rapidly The industry is (relatively) inactive
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Unique Challenge 1- Changing the Perception Improved fuel efficiency/ reduced wastage Internal managing fuel uplift operational controls fleet management
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Unique Challenge 1- Changing the Perception External Route management
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Unique Challenge 2- Planning for a Sustainable Future Continue with internal innovation / technology improvements Recognise need to support ground based improvements Support market based measures - emissions trading - carbon offsetting
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Cathay Pacific’s Carbon Offset Project Preparation for mandatory measures Encouraging innovation Local air quality implication An element of carbon management strategy
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