Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, has called on the government to develop a plan to assist local airlines in transitioning to green fuel. The carrier is seeking subsidies or logistical support to help achieve its carbon neutrality goals amid current supply shortages, reported South China Morning Post.
Grace Cheung, Cathay’s general manager for sustainability, made this appeal on Thursday. The airline has set an ambitious target of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 10 percent of its total fuel consumption by 2030. This goal is part of Cathay’s commitment to support Hong Kong’s aim of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
However, Cheung noted that SAF usage was only 0.03 percent by the end of last year due to limited global supply. She also pointed out the absence of a clear government roadmap for developing this eco-friendly jet fuel.
“The 10 percent target is quite ambitious given that global SAF usage was only 0.2 percent last year. While we are working hard, there are still many challenges. We need as much support as possible,” Cheung said.
She emphasized the importance of the government adopting a long-term and comprehensive approach to policy and planning, not just focusing on the short-term or 2030 but considering the industry’s needs through to 2050.
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