DB Schenker has joined Cathay’s corporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme, becoming the latest member of the air cargo community to do so. Committed to reducing carbon emissions, DB Schenker has emerged as the biggest contributor to the scheme so far, according to an official release from Cathay. The corporate SAF programme allows members to purchase SAF for use on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights from Hong Kong and other locations in the network.
By committing to buy 878 tonnes of SAF (equivalent to 290,000 US gallons), DB Schenker has further demonstrated its commitment to reducing the climate impact of its air cargo activities, which dates back to 2020 when it began using SAF for a portion of its transport volumes. Tom Owen, Director of Cathay Cargo, stated, “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 decarbonising aviation. By replacing conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuel, DB Schenker’s commitment is the equivalent of saving more than 2,600 tonnes in CO2 emissions. This powerfully conveys the message that there is real and growing demand for SAF, and this partnership is testament to the collaborative ethos of Greener Together as we move one step closer to the goal of a more sustainable air cargo industry.”
Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air and Ocean Freight at DB Schenker, added, “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, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.”
The SAF used in the arrangement with DB Schenker is derived from waste cooking oil and animal fats. As part of the programme, the airline provides members with documentation to prove their Scope 3 emissions reductions from their flights using SAF, the release added.
