Environmental Sustainability and the path towards net zero

The air travel industry has embraced major sustainability targets in the last few years, but now comes the difficult and delicate task of meeting these ambitions while also remaining financially viable. Emerging technologies are showing promise, but in the near term what are airlines doing to live up to their commitments?

• Are sustainable aviation fuels really the main path forward, and how will airlines absorb the cost?
• Is carbon offsetting a viable method for airlines to mitigate their emissions? How do airlines overcome the say-do gap between the public's stated desire to reduce emissions and their willingness to pay for offsets?
• What roles do technologies like electric aircraft, AI-enhanced flight operations and new air traffic control systems have in near-term emissions reductions?

Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Head of Analysis, Rich Maslen

WestJet, Chief People, Corporate & Sustainability Officer, Angela Avery

Neste, SVP Renewable Products, Carrie Song

Harbour Air, Head of Customer Experience & Sustainability, Suzanne Bremski

Air Canada, Head of IR & Corporate Sustainability, Valérie Durand