European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced the launch of its new roadmap, “Flying Towards Net Zero,” outlining its plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline’s plan includes a nearly 90% reduction in emissions, with the majority of the reductions to be achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The new roadmap aligns with the goals set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to achieve net zero emissions from international aviation by 2050. However, Wizz Air cautioned that the industry’s broader ambitions are contingent on the industrialization of technologies that are not yet fully realized. The airline’s plan places a greater emphasis on SAF and new aircraft technologies, rather than relying on unproven technologies and carbon offsetting, which other airlines have incorporated into their strategies.
Yvonne Moynihan, Wizz Air’s Corporate & ESG Officer, highlighted the challenge ahead, stating, “Wizz Air supports an ambitious vision for net zero, but the truth is that the current pace of change is not enough, and without radical intervention, aviation will fail to meet its commitments.”
