“What steps are airlines taking to reduce their carbon footprint and address climate change?”

To tackle climate change and decrease their carbon impact, airlines are implementing a number of actions. These are a few instances:

1. Investing in new technologies: In order to lower their carbon footprint, airlines are investing in cutting-edge technology including biofuels, electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, and more fuel-efficient aircraft.
2. Improving operational efficiency: Airlines are taking measures to enhance their operational effectiveness, such as streamlining ground operations, lowering aircraft weight, and optimising flight paths.
3. Carbon offset programs: Several airlines have carbon offset programmes, allowing customers to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions of their flights by contributing to initiatives that lower greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Sustainable fuel initiatives: Airlines and fuel producers are working together to create sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) using renewable resources like garbage and plant-based materials.
5. Carbon-neutral growth: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set a target of carbon-neutral growth for the aviation industry from 2020 onwards. This means that airlines will need to offset any emissions growth by investing in carbon reduction projects.
6. Partnership and collaboration: Airlines are collaborating on the research and development of new technologies as well as the promotion of sustainable business practises. These partnerships include those with governments, research institutions, NGOs, and other airlines.

In general, airlines are addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint, but more has to be done to achieve objectives and keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.