Net-Zero Emissions Target Set By ICAO for 2050

With its long-term goal on net-zero emissions, ICAO puts it to member states to seek financing and secure investment in sustainable aviation fuels and other programs.

Julie Boatman

Monday, October 10, 2022 at 11:21 AM ET

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With its long-term goal on net-zero emissions, ICAO puts it to member states to seek financing and secures investment in sustainable aviation fuels and other programs.

Key Takeaways:

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted a collective long-term aspirational goal for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Achieving this goal requires significant financing and support from member states, focusing on accelerating the availability and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and strengthening the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Aviation industry associations, including general and business aviation sectors, applaud the initiative and affirm their commitment to working with governments and regulators on decarbonization efforts through technological advancements and operational improvements.

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During the 41st International Assembly last week, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted the “collective long-term aspirational goal” of net-zero carbon emissions for the aviation industry by 2050, according to an ICAO statement. The meeting brought together more than 2,500 delegates from 184 states and 57 organizations in Montreal, Canada.

The news follows an intense session in which the organization also voted to remove Russia from its council seat.