As the aviation industry returns to the skies after the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing carbon emissions remains critical. Significant reductions in aviation emissions are possible, but it will take urgent action and collaboration from multiple stakeholders.
Shell Aviation advocates a three-tiered carbon-management approach to reducing CO2 emissions:
Customers, especially business travelers, are demanding climate action, according to Angela Foster-Rice, former Managing Director of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability for United Airlines. Annie Petsonk, International Counsel at the Environmental Defense Fund, agrees, adding that the consequences of inaction are tremendous.
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