Ryanair has confirmed that the UN-affiliated Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has formally validated its near-term emission reduction target.
Ryanair’s near-term target conforms with the SBTi Aviation pathway and is classified in line with a 1.5o trajectory. This sees the airline group committing to reduce its carbon intensity by 27% by 2031.
Ryanair’s Director of Sustainability and Finance, Thomas Fowler said: “Ryanair’s ambitious decarbonisation targets are underpinned by our increasing use of sustainable aviation fuel and new fuel-efficient aircraft entering the fleet. Last year, we reset our decarbonisation target following the order for 300 Boeing MAX-10 aircraft (21% more seats, 20% less CO2). We’re delighted that SBTi have agreed that this target is in line with the levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.”
