Start Date
14-12-2021 2:45 PM
Description
Carbon emissions related to commercial aviation are expected to increase by 300 – 700% by 2050. Various airlines have adopted strategies for minimizing these emissions, including fleet optimization and utilizing sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). Through an analysis of the annual reports of ten major U.S. airlines, this research project will identify sustainability initiatives currently in place, compare the adoption of these initiatives across different airlines, and analyze the progression of previous initiatives over the last decade. The project will conclude with a discussion as to whether the current policies in place will be impactful enough to meet federal emission guidelines set for 2050.
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Identifying Emission Reduction Initiatives Across Major U.S. Airlines
Carbon emissions related to commercial aviation are expected to increase by 300 – 700% by 2050. Various airlines have adopted strategies for minimizing these emissions, including fleet optimization and utilizing sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). Through an analysis of the annual reports of ten major U.S. airlines, this research project will identify sustainability initiatives currently in place, compare the adoption of these initiatives across different airlines, and analyze the progression of previous initiatives over the last decade. The project will conclude with a discussion as to whether the current policies in place will be impactful enough to meet federal emission guidelines set for 2050.
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Mentor: Lawrence Kalbers