We carry people and goods all around the world. As the requirement for mobility increases, so too does the burden on the environment. Being responsible in the way we treat the environment is a set part of our corporate culture.

Our commitment has results: specific CO2 emissions have dropped by around 17 percent in recent years. Thanks to investments in modern aircraft and other measures, we have significantly reduced fuel consumption and the associated output of greenhouse gases such as CO2 and water vapour per passenger kilometre. Innovative fuel technologies also reduce the output of nitrogen oxides and soot. Other emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and unburnt hydrocarbons are less significant today.

Greenhouse gases and pollutants produced by the combustion of jet fuel.

Kerosene and CO2

CO2 emissions are directly linked to fuel consumption, and have dropped by around 17 percent since 2002.

Nitrogen oxides and water vapour

Apart from CO2, water vapours and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are produced when kerosene is burnt. We have also significantly reduced its output in the past. These gases all have an impact on the climate, while nitrogen oxides in particular also affect air quality close to the ground.

Fuel dumping

Dumping fuel during flight is a necessary measure for reducing the weight of the aircraft if having to land shortly after takeoff. This occurs two or three times a year. On our fleet, fuel can only be dumped from the Airbus A340.