Embraer Hosts First ‘Start-Up Day’ to Encourage Sustainability Ideas

A total of 16 companies pitched technologies through Embraer’s Energia Initiative.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 06:02 PM ET

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Energia is considering several energy sources, propulsion architectures, and airframe layouts that seek to reduce carbon emissions. [Courtesy: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer launched its "Energia" initiative to develop sustainable flight concepts for up to 50 passengers, aiming for a 50% carbon emission reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
Through "Start-Up Days," Embraer is actively collaborating with innovative climate-tech startups globally on sustainable aviation technologies such as electric/hybrid powertrains, fuel cells, and hydrogen storage.
The company partnered with 4AIR to offer new business jet owners 25 hours of complimentary carbon-neutral flight, encouraging immediate sustainability commitments and bridging the gap until widespread sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and new technologies are available.
These efforts are part of Embraer's broader ESG targets, which include manufacturing SAF-compatible products and offsetting residual emissions to advance sustainable aviation.

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Embraer plans to encourage positive solutions around climate change through its Energia sustainable flight initiative, which is designed to explore a range of sustainable concepts for carrying up to 50 passengers.

To do so, Energia is considering several energy sources, propulsion architectures, and airframe layouts that seek to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent starting in 2030, which is a critical step to being net carbon neutral by 2050.