Cathay Cargo has commemorated DB Schenker’s membership of the Cathay Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme with a celebratory signing ceremony attended by Cathay’s director of cargo Tom Owen and DB Schenker’s vice president of global carrier relations Susanne Stemmer.
The ceremony, held on October 8 at Cathay City headquarters, celebrated DB Schenker’s milestone achievement in becoming the largest contributor to Cathay Cargo’s programme, highlighting both companies’ shared dedication to cutting carbon emissions.
Owen said: “We are delighted to welcome DB Schenker here not only as the newest member of the Cathay Corporate SAF Programme, but also as its biggest contributor. It is great to have this level of support from such an important player in the air cargo industry as we work together to decarbonise aviation.
“This ceremony marks our appreciation for DB Schenker’s significant contribution to our collective efforts to fly Greener Together.”
Stemmer said: “We are very excited about this collaboration with Cathay Cargo, which will contribute to a more sustainable future for our industry and enhance our long-lasting global partnership with Cathay.”
The Cathay 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 SAF, DB Schenker will help reduce more than 2,600 tonnes in carbon emissions.
SAF, which can reduce more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions on a life-cycle basis compared to conventional jet fuel, is a crucial tool for the aviation industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As such, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo have committed to using SAF for 10% of their jet fuel consumption by 2030. The initiative aligns with Cathay Cargo’s Fly Greener programme which offers carbon offsetting through Gold Standard-certified community and environmental projects.
DB Schenker first adopted SAF for a proportion of its transport volumes in 2020 as part of its carbon-reduction programme.
DB Schenker’s global air freight sustainability manager, Alexander Mentgen, said: “SAF is making change possible already today. Our new SAF alliance with Cathay Cargo enhances our sustainability commitment and leadership in the skies.”
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