Betting on its vision for the future of «zero impact aviation», Delta Air Lines announced today the signing of a joint contract with Corporate Travel Management (CTM), for the purchase of 300,000 gallons (approximately 1 million liters) of sustainable fuel (SAF).
The agreement will last three years and will reduce emissions from Delta’s fleet by 209 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to what 256 acres of US forests process annually. This agreement is Delta’s first multi-year commitment to stock up of SAFs.
In a press release Amelia DeLuca, Delta’s CEO of Sustainability, announced the company’s vision. «These partnerships are a key factor in reducing the industry’s dependence on conventional fuels. We seek to promote the economic viability of SAFs, creating demand that we believe will drive supply,» said DeLuca. «The impact that we are achieving with our partners will generate a real change in the industry,» she concluded.
«CTM is committed to developing and supporting initiatives that provide practical and sustainable benefits to businesses, the environment and communities. We are proud to take this step with Delta, setting medium-term goals,» added Kevin O’Malley, CEO of the North American subsidiary of Corporate Travel Management.
Delta views SAFs as a critical technology on its path to sustainability. Using them can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent compared to petroleum-based fuels.
