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Air New Zealand announces new 2030 emissions targets
May 5th 2025
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) intends to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 25%-30% by 2030 from 2019 levels. Read More » The target is included in the airline’s latest 2030 emissions guidance. The airline said the guidance will be updated annually and will be based on detailed modelling of its de-carbonization progress, external market conditions and global and domestic policy developments. “Air New Zealand remains committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we are taking practical steps today towards achieving that ambition,” Air NZ chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer, Kiri Hannifin, said. “Rather than setting an emissions target that remains static, regular emissions guidance will give our investors and customers an up-to-date and clear view of our expected emissions trajectory, including the impact from external risks and opportunities.” In July last year, Air NZ withdrew its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction targets. It noted at the time many of the levers needed to meet those targets, such as the availability of new aircraft, the affordability and supply of alternative jet fuels and global and domestic regulatory and policy support were outside the airline’s direct control and remained challenging.
