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of the remaining carbon budget by 2050 in
order to keep global temperature rise below
1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels.
“At AFKLMP Cargo, we are focusing on
reaching the mid-term 2030 science-based
targets (SBTi) and net-zero emissions by
2050. We acknowledge that it will be a
tremendous challenge to achieve the goals,
but we are convinced that by collaborating
with the entire ecosystem and investing
our energy into sustainability initiatives, and
Emirates Delivers embracing emerging technologies, net-zero
enables customers to by 2050 is achievable through a combina-
tion of measures like SAF, new technologies,
store purchases for up operational and infrastructure improve-
ments, and offsetting/carbon capture
to 30 days and then and collective effort of the entire industry

consolidate them into together with governments, suppliers and
investors,” said Potjer.
one package, which Emirates' long-standing environmental
international delivery, Emirates Delivers policy and strategy promotes responsible
provides fast, reliable, and cost-effective not only saves on business practices and the advancement of
transport door-to-door. Leveraging Emir- shipping costs but also the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ates’ vast global network, purchases can Their policy is implemented in three areas:
be delivered in just 3 – 5 working days. streamlines into one reducing emissions, consuming responsibly,
Providing more flexibility, Emirates Delivers and preserving wildlife and habitats.
enables customers to store purchases for delivery. “Emirates supports IATA’s collective
up to 30 days and then consolidate them industry commitment to reach net zero
Nabil Sultan
into one package, which not only saves on Emirates SkyCargo carbon emissions by 2050 and ICAO’s
shipping costs but also streamlines into Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for
one delivery. We have plans to expand mental aspects but we take Environmental, international aviation to achieve net zero
Emirates Delivers across the region, provid- Social and Governance (ESG) into account. carbon emissions by 2050. We are reviewing
ing a reliable and trustworthy solution to We consider ESG an important conversation opportunities and pathways that will help
the region’s savvy shoppers, “ said Sultan. with our partners in the value chain. Next to achieve this goal. These include fleet
Last-mile delivery, or the final leg of the to the ESG conversation is connecting the renewal, operational fuel efficiency, sustain-
delivery process to the customer's door, is an shared values and approaches so that we able and low-carbon aviation fuels, and
important aspect of eCommerce. Keeping can actively contribute to a more sustain- renewable energy. In the coming months,
delivery on schedule typically necessitates able air freight industry. We combine this we will set objectives and targets to help
the use of many modes of transportation, in- with our own ESG KPIs for mid (2030) and us enhance ongoing programmes and
cluding trucks and vans for shorter distances. long-term (2050). Ultimately, we should ad- processes that address our environmental
Given the rapidity of fulfilment that cus- dress ESG-like safety rather than competing impact, risks, and opportunities,” said Sultan.
tomers anticipate, demand for air transport in the air freight industry,” said Potjer. The goal of generating net-zero emis-
will rise, with International Air Transport sions in the aviation sector by 2050 is
Association (IATA) predicting that between Can the Industry be Net Zero ambitious but critical. Technological innova-
18 and 20% of air freight now comprises by 2050? tions, sustainable aviation fuels, simplified
eCommerce orders. The social and econom- The aviation sector is under growing pres- operations, offsetting methods, supportive
ic implications of linking individuals to retail sure to reduce GHG emissions and manage policies, and altering customer preferences
all around the world are huge. its environmental effect. As the global com- offer opportunities for the sector to signifi-
“Growth in air cargo transportation is a munity ramps up its efforts to battle climate cantly reduce its carbon footprint. However,
knife that cuts on two sides: On one hand, change, reaching net-zero emissions has significant challenges remain, such as the
we are proud of the important role AFKLMP become a critical aim for the industry. scalability of sustainable technology, infra-
Cargo plays in the global supply value Indeed, it won't be long until the industry structure requirements, and the need for
chain. On the other hand, we recognise the experiences unprecedented emissions. While international cooperation. With industry and
impact of the air freight industry on global the aviation industry's carbon emissions government support, adopting these best
CO2 emissions and implications in the value account for roughly 2% of the current yearly practices can reduce logistics operations'
chain from raw material to the end product. global carbon budget, researchers predict carbon footprint while enhancing overall
We are looking not only at the environ- that aviation will use between 12 and 27% efficiency and profitability. 

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