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Strategy to reach net zero aviation is positive move, says Logistics UK
The launch of the government’s ambitious Jet Zero strategy earlier this week (19 July 2022) is positive news for the aviation sector, Logistics UK has said.
The Jet Zero strategy commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the same year. It includes a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate to ensure at least 10% of jet fuel is SAF by 2030.
“In the view of Logistics UK, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has the potential to be the leading method for decarbonising aviation,” said Alexandra Herdman, Public Policy Manager, Logistics UK.
“However, availability and costs must be a key consideration,” she continued. “While the news that pioneering SAF projects can now apply to the Advanced Fuels Fund, and government’s ambition for at least five commercial scale SAF plants under construction by 2025 is encouraging, SAF comes at a greater cost than traditional jet fuel. Rising costs are currently placing an unsustainable burden on the logistics industry, therefore Logistics UK is calling on government to introduce incentives for operators to encourage greater uptake of SAF.”
The business group said that this latest announcement will provide further clarity for its members, who are focused on reducing their emissions.
“Decarbonising the aviation sector is an extremely complex process and it is vital that the Jet Zero Council includes a dedicated air freight representative, given the crucial role air cargo plays within the UK economy,” Herdman concluded.
*www.logistics.org.uk/air
Published On: 21/07/2022 16:00:22
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