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Delta intensifies efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 2050
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Gary Chase, S.V.P. – Business Development and Financial Planning | Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is intensifying its efforts to cut carbon emissions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. With jet fuel accounting for approximately 90% of its emissions, the airline is prioritizing strategies under the themes "What We Fly, How We Fly, and The Fuel We Use." Amelia DeLuca, Delta's Chief Sustainability Officer, emphasized, "Aviation is a hard-to-decarbonize sector, and while there is no single path to reaching our net-zero emissions goals, we’re optimistic about the work ahead and the progress we’re making every year."

Delta is investing in state-of-the-art aircraft to enhance fuel efficiency and is collaborating with technology firms to innovate the future of flying. This includes partnerships with current aircraft manufacturers and new tech partners to develop fuel-efficient and revolutionary airframes.

The company is improving operational efficiency to save jet fuel. Initiatives include reducing onboard weight, optimizing landing and flight procedures, and minimizing auxiliary power unit use. These efforts have resulted in significant fuel savings and cost reductions, saving 44 million gallons of jet fuel in 2024, equating to over $100 million in cost savings.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is identified as a critical element in reducing emissions, capable of cutting lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80%. Despite current production limitations, Delta is actively supporting the SAF ecosystem through collaborations, incentives, and agreements to increase production and make SAF economically viable.

Moreover, Delta is assisting its corporate and cargo clients in achieving sustainability objectives through programs such as the corporate SAF purchasing initiative.

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