Susanne Stemmer (left and Tom Owen. Photo: Cathay Cargo
Cathay Cargo has formalised its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership with DB Schenker through a signing ceremony.
In July, DB Schenker became the largest contributor to Cathay Pacific’s corporate SAF programme and committed to buying 878 tonnes of SAF from the airline as part of its largest deal to date. The investment is anticipated to help reduce more than 2,600 tonnes in carbon emissions.
The signing ceremony, attended by Cathay director cargo Tom Owen and DB Schenker vice president global carrier relation Susanne Stemmer, was held on October 8 to mark the global forwarder’s membership of Cathay’s SAF programme.
Speaking at the ceremony, Owen said: “We are delighted to welcome DB Schenker here not only as the newest member of the Cathay Corporate SAF Programme, but also as its biggest contributor.
“It is great to have this level of support from such an important player in the air cargo industry as we work together to decarbonise aviation. This ceremony marks our appreciation for DB Schenker’s significant contribution to our collective efforts to fly Greener Together.”
Stemmer added: “We are very excited about this collaboration with Cathay Cargo, which will contribute to a more sustainable future for our industry and enhance our long-lasting global partnership with Cathay.”
The Cathay corporate SAF programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights from Hong Kong and other ports on the network.
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo have committed to using SAF for 10% of their jet fuel consumption by 2030. The initiative goes hand in hand with Cathay Cargo’s Fly Greener programme, which offers carbon offsetting through Gold Standard certified community and environmental projects.
DB Schenker first adopted SAF for a proportion of its transport volumes in 2020 as part of its carbon-reduction programme.
DB Schenker global airfreight sustainability manager Alexander Mentgen said: “SAF is making change possible already today. Our new SAF alliance with Cathay Cargo enhances our sustainability commitment and leadership in the skies.”
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