JetBlue Airways announced (05-Apr-2021) the following sustainability initiatives:
- Reduce emissions with carbon offsets:
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, including carbon offsets;
- Reduce direct emissions:
- Decrease aircraft emissions by 25% per available seat mile by 2030 from 2015 levels, excluding offsets;
- Increase usage of sustainable energy: Convert 10% of total jet fuel to be from blended sustainable aviation fuel by 2030;
- Convert 40% of three main ground service equipment vehicle types to electric by 2025 and 50% by 2030;
- Reduce waste:
- Eliminate single use plastics within service ware where possible. Where not possible, ensure plastic is recyclable;
- Maintain at least an 80% recycling rate for audited domestic flights. [more - original PR]