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DB SCHENKER Takes Flight as Biggest Supporter of Cathay’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme
DB SCHENKER is the newest member of the air-cargo community to join Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme.
With its commitment to reducing its carbon emissions through the program, DB SCHENKER has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. Remember: Back in 2020, DB SCHENKER became the first company in the logistics industry to cover a commercial full charter round trip with Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Since then, DB SCHENKER has continued to push the boundaries of sustainability in air freight. The recent collaboration with Cathay Pacific further expands their network of airlines with which DB SCHENKER already has comprehensive SAF collaborations, including Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa.
Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air and Ocean Freight, DB SCHENKER: “By partnering with Cathay Pacific on SAF, we are reinforcing our sustainability commitment and leadership in the skies. The collaboration underlines our environmental stewardship in air cargo and supports the global push for SAF by increasing demand for it across more regions across the globe, which will ultimately contribute to a more sustainable future.”
The Corporate SAF Programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. By joining and committing to buy 878 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (the equivalent of 290,000 US gallons), DB SCHENKER has demonstrated its commitment to reducing the climate impact of its air cargo activities.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a crucial tool for the aviation industry to reduce emissions as it works towards its target of carbon neutrality by 2050. Cathay Pacific has committed to 10% of its fuel needs being derived from SAF by 2030. The project runs alongside Cathay Cargo’s Fly Greener program, which offers high-quality carbon offsetting through Gold Standard-certified community and environmental projects.
Tom Owen, Cathay Director Cargo: “We are delighted to welcome DB SCHENKER as the newest member of the Cathay Corporate SAF Programme – and the biggest contributor to date. It is great to have this level of support from such an important player in the air cargo industry to work with us in decarbonizing aviation. This underlines the message that there is real and growing demand for SAF and this partnership is a testament to the collaborative ethos of Greener Together, as we move one step closer to the goal of a more sustainable air cargo industry.”
By joining forces, Cathay Pacific and DB SCHENKER are not only reducing their environmental impact but also sending a strong message to the industry about the growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This marks a significant step forward for both DB SCHENKER and Cathay Pacific in the commitment to a sustainable future for air cargo.
