Wizz Air has launched a comprehensive net zero roadmap – ‘Flying Towards Net-Zero’. The roadmap aims to offer a realistic path focused on flights (30% emissions reductions from new aircraft technology and fleet renewal), fuel (53% emissions reductions from Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and footprint (4% emissions reductions from air traffic management modernisation).
The airline, as part of its recently announced Customer First Compass initiative, has invested £12 billion to enhance its operations, including investment in the latest technology aircraft and SAF production. This response demonstrates Wizz Air’s commitment to ‘Flying Towards Net-Zero’ so that aviation can continue to play a central role in Europe’s connectivity and economic growth.
‘Flying Towards Net-Zero’ reflects the long-term climate goals set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. The plan is anchored by five fundamental pillars that support the airline’s roadmap:
- 53% decarbonisation through the increased use of SAF
- 21% decarbonisation through technological advancements in aircraft and engine technology
- 7% decarbonisation through fleet renewal
- 4% decarbonisation through air traffic reform
- 2% decarbonisation through operational efficiencies
“Wizz Air supports an ambitious vision for net zero, but the truth is that the current pace of change is not enough, and without radical intervention, aviation will fail to meet its commitments,” said Yvonne Moynihan, Corporate and ESG Officer, Wizz Air. “Achieving a net zero roadmap is fraught with uncertainties. The most significant challenges extend beyond scientific issues and encompass policy decisions, investment strategies, market dynamics, and the timely implementation of essential measures. Scientific advancements also encounter obstacles related to cost, infrastructure, and regulatory approval. We need action, not just ambition. That’s why we’re calling on governments, regulators, and the fuel industry to wake up to the reality of aviation’s transition and start delivering the changes that will make net zero possible. Aviation needs a policy and investment revolution to shape the industry’s path. Flights. Fuel. Footprint. This is our commitment. This is our journey. This is how we fly towards net zero.”
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