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Delta Air Lines showcased its sustainability initiatives during New York Climate Week in September, where global leaders and corporations gathered to discuss corporate action on climate change. The airline highlighted its decarbonization efforts through various collaborations and innovations.
Delta's Carbon Council has played a significant role in reducing fuel consumption by optimizing flight operations. In 2023, the council saved over 21 million gallons of fuel, with expectations to reach a cumulative savings of 40 million gallons by the end of 2024. Efforts include reducing auxiliary power unit (APU) usage between flights, which saved 1.3 million gallons of fuel.
The company is also transitioning to paper cups across its international network this fall, aiming to eliminate nearly 7 million pounds of single-use plastic annually by 2025. Enhanced landing procedures have been implemented, such as the low flaps landing procedure certified on Delta's 717 fleet, expected to save up to one million gallons of jet fuel per year.
