Net Zero Carbon Emissions Goal

The Pathway to our Net Zero Carbon Emissions Goal

We’ve developed a pathway to achieve our net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050, which aligns with the Paris Agreement and the aviation industry’s Destination 2050 initiative. Ryanair’s pathway aims to show incremental progress in decarbonising in line with EU climate targets are possible.

32%

of carbon emission reduction targets to come from gical and operational improvements.

34%

of carbon emission reduction targets delivered with increased use of SAF*.

10%

reduction in emissions with the introduction of the Single European Sky initiative.

24%

of emission reduction target to occur with offsetting and other economic measures.

Our Climate Goals

Efficiency

Highest standards of fuel efficiency (Ryanair’s SOPs)

Fuel

Work with suppliers to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with industry-leading SAF goals >10% by 2030.*

Technology

Invest in innovative aviation technology.

Regulation

Work with policy makers to develop smarter regulation to support ambitious climate targets.

Reduction

Prioritize carbon reduction over carbon offsetting.

Insights

Work with industry to share insights that help achieve ambitious climate goals.

*Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the term for all aviation fuels that, unlike conventional aviation fuel, are produced without the use of fossil feedstocks such as crude oil, and also meet established sustainability criteria. The SAF used by Ryanair meets the requirements of the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II). Using SAF results in a reduction in carbon emissions compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces over the lifecycle of the fuel. Emission reductions are predominately achieved during the production process and through the use of sustainable feedstocks. The emissions from its combustion in an aircraft engine are effectively the same as those of fossil fuels.

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