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Climate Change - the unique challenges of the aviation industry Linden Coppell Environmental Manager Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. May 2007.

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1 Climate Change - the unique challenges of the aviation industry Linden Coppell Environmental Manager Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. May 2007

2 The Issue…. CO 2 emissions 11.3 million tonnes Fuel Burn 3.6 million tonnes In 2006...

3 Relative Contribution of Aviation Aviation 2% Global CO 2 emissions Transport CO 2 emissions Aviation 12%

4 Perception of the Aviation Industry Aviation impact is large and significant It is growing rapidly The industry is (relatively) inactive

5 Unique Challenge 1- Changing the Perception Improved fuel efficiency/ reduced wastage Internal managing fuel uplift operational controls fleet management

6 Unique Challenge 1- Changing the Perception External Route management

7 Unique Challenge 2- Planning for a Sustainable Future Continue with internal innovation / technology improvements Recognise need to support ground based improvements Support market based measures - emissions trading - carbon offsetting

8 Cathay Pacific’s Carbon Offset Project Preparation for mandatory measures Encouraging innovation Local air quality implication An element of carbon management strategy

9 Thank you


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