Sustainability

HOW CAN WE CONTRIBUTE TO LOWER-EMISSION AVIATION TOGETHER?

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plays an important role in this effort. We connect people, cultures and economies all over the world – and that is exactly what we want to continue to facilitate. To keep you connected across the globe, meeting business partners face-to-face and pursuing your business, we are working to advance lower-emission aviation. Our activities include investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, supporting the use of SAF and improving operational efficiency.

Find out more about the opportunities, our commitment and the numerous measures through which we can support the transformation of aviation together.

Options to contribute to lower-emission aviation for every customer

Contributing to future CO₂ savings and supporting climate protection projects is becoming increasingly important for both companies and customers. That’s why we offer multiple options to support the use of SAF and selected climate protection projects and are continuously working on providing even more options and solutions.

To truly meet the needs of businesses, sales, and all travelers, we offer a variety of options to contribute to lower-emission aviation.

Impact Fares – moving in the right direction

By choosing an Impact Fare, travelers* support the use of additional Sustainable Aviation Fuels and selected climate protection projects, while benefiting from additional Miles & More miles and Points and respective fare benefits.

^{*Your contribution supports the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) beyond regulatory requirements. Although SAF produces similar CO₂ emissions when burned as fossil kerosene, the SAF used by the Lufthansa Group achieves at least 80% lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions on an annual average. It is added to the Lufthansa Group fuel supply within six months of booking and is not used on your individual flight. The supported amount corresponds to the stated share of your flight’s estimated CO₂ emissions. Aviation also causes non-CO₂ climate effects. In addition, your contribution supports selected climate protection projects in Europe and worldwide that avoid emissions or remove and store CO₂ outside the aviation industry, such as reforestation or direct air capture projects.}

How can companies contribute to lower-emission avaiation?

Depending on the size and requirements of the company as well as the type of contract, various options are available:

PartnerPlusBenefit members have the option of converting BenefitPoints into a contribution towards the use of additional SAF on future Lufthansa Group flights. Depending on the number of BenefitPoints redeemed, there is the option of receiving a Scope 3 certificate for CO₂ reduction in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Standard.
As a tariff option, we offer our Impact Fares. These include a contribution towards the use of SAF on future Lufthansa Group flights, corresponding to around 20% of the estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions on European flights and by 10% on almost all intercontinental flights operated by the Lufthansa Group. In addition, the fares include contributions to selected climate protection projects corresponding to the remaining 80% or 90% of estimated flight-related CO₂ emissions. These projects help avoid or remove CO₂ outside Lufthansa Group operations.
Corporate customers can purchase SAF to support future CO2 savings corresponding to up to 80% of the estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions of their business flights. The emissions CO₂ emissions of the selected flights are determined for this purpose, and the corresponding amount of SAF is incorporated into Lufthansa Group airlines flights operations within six months of that purchase*. The SAF is not necessarily used on the customer's own flights. This option also offers the possibility of obtaining a Scope 3 certificate for CO₂ reduction in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Standard (minimum investment: EUR 2,000).
Corporate customers with an individual contract are offered numerous additional options to contribute to future CO₂ savings based on their estimated flight-related CO₂ emissions, including CO₂ reduction certificates.

*The SAF purchased is additional to mandatory SAF blending requirements. SAF contributions do not reduce the CO₂ footprint of an individual customer's flight. Flying also has climate effects beyond CO₂ emissions.

How can travel and contributions to climate protection be reconciled?

Depending on the traveler's requirements, there are different ways to to contribute to future CO₂ savings through SAF, support climate protection projects, or to combine both options.

Our Impact Fares are a recommended fare option that enables travelers to contribute to future CO₂ savings and support climate protection projects: For flights within Europe, the SAF contribution corresponds to 20% of the estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions. In addition, traveler's contribute to selected climate protection projects corresponding to the remaining 80% of CO₂ emissions. for almost all Lufthansa Group intercontinental flights, the ratio is 10% SAF and 90% climate protection projects. Impact Fares can also be booked for all travel classes via the NDC platform.
Travelers also have the option of choosing an individual contribution package tailored to their preferences. At various touchpoints, the Lufthansa Group hub airlines enable their customers to choose from a range of predefined packages. These packages combine contributions towards the use of additional SAF on future Lufthansa Group flights with support for selected climate protection projects that help avoid or remove CO₂ emissions outside Lufthansa Group operations. The contributions are based on estimated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions and do not directly reduce or neutralize the emissions of the customer's individual flight. The option is available when booking via the respective airline’s website, via "Manage my booking", via selected FlyNet® portals or even after the flight.

Gold SAF or Silver SAF: Choose your company’s contribution to future CO₂ savings

Purchasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) via SAF Bulk Deals enables corporate customers to make a real contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions in aviation. In doing so, companies can support the use of SAF in the Lufthansa Group’s flight operations and eceive Emission Mitigation Certificates (EMC) documenting the associated estimated CO₂ savings for their sustainability reporting. The SAF supported through these contributions is used on future Lufthansa Group flights and is not necessarily used on the company's own flights. While SAF produces similar CO₂ emissions during combustion as conventional kerosene, it achieves lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.

All customers investing in SAF via Bulk Deals (usually starting at EUR 2,000) can choose between Gold SAF and Silver SAF based on their needs and the product features listed below.

Gold SAF, the most important features at a glance

Guaranteed CO₂ savings: At least ≥ 85% compared to conventional kerosine
Minimum purchase for EMC: EUR 2,000
Raw material: No palm oil, used cooking oils or tallow
Additionality and subsidy: Fully additional / not subsidized

Silver SAF, the most important features at a glance

Guaranteed CO₂ savings: At least ≥ 85% compared to conventional kerosine
Minimum purchase for EMC: EUR 2,000
Raw material: No palm oil, used cooking oils or tallow
Additionality and subsidy: Subsidized

Want to learn more about our options for contributing to lower-emission aviation?

Please get in touch with your Lufthansa Group contact person for more information. We will be happy to help you explore how your company or your customers can contribute to the use of SAF and support climate protection projects.

Advancing lower-emission aviation:

Our activities: supporting the transformation of aviation

We are working to reduce CO₂ emissions from our operations and are implementing a wide range of measures to support the transition towards lower-emission aviation.

Modern fleet

The Lufthansa Group is investing in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft. New-generation aircraft can consume up to 30% less fuel and therefore emit up to 30% less CO₂ compared with their respective predecessor models.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

SAF is a true alternative to fossil fuel and an important technology for reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in aviation. While SAF produces similar CO₂ emissions during combustion as conventional kerosene, the SAF used by the Lufthansa Group achieves at least 80% lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions on average. We are actively involved in supporting the use and development of SAF.

Operational efficiency

Intelligent software ensures more efficient operational processes and improved planning to help reduce fuel consumption and associated CO₂ emissions—on the ground and in the air.

Plastic and waste reduction

We reduce single-use plastics and waste on board by replacing selected single-use items with reusable alternatives or materials designed for recycling and by improving waste management processes.

Options to contribute to lower-emission aviation

Our customers and partners can choose from a wide range of options – from our Impact Fares to customized offers for business travel. These enable customers to support the use of additional SAF on future Lufthansa Group flights and contribute to high-quality climate protection projects that help avoid or remove CO₂ outside Lufthansa Group operations.

What matters: choosing a committed airline partner

For many companies, sustainability is becoming increasingly important in travel decisions. As a reliable partner, we support companies by providing opportunities to contribute to CO₂ saving measures. In addition, we’re working to advance lower-emission aviation—in many different areas, with many different measures. Because we want to continue making it possible to enjoy the benefits of a connected world.

Read on to learn more about our measures and commitments!

A clearly defined and verified strategy

We take concrete action

Companies, governments, and associations set themselves climate protection goals to limit global warming and stop man-made climate change. Through reduction- & compensation measures we aim to achieve a neutral CO₂ balance by 2050 and halve our net CO₂ emissions by 2030 (compared to 2019).

The 2030 CO₂ reduction target has been successfully validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) which makes the Lufthansa Group the first aviation group in Europe with a science-based CO₂ reduction target in line with the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015.

A transparent investment plan

We invest in fuel-efficient technology and alternative fuels

Latest-generation aircraft require up to 30 percent less fuel compared to predecessors. That’s why we’re continuously investing in a modern and particularly fuel-efficient fleet.

By 2030, we will have integrated more than 200 fuel-efficient aircraft, starting with the latest Airbus A320neo addition to the Austrian Airlines and the first Boeing 787 addition to the Lufthansa Group fleet.

A variety of contribution options

We enable contributions to SAF and climate protection projects

To meet the various needs of our customers and partners we offer integrated options to contribute to CO₂ savings through SAF and support selected climate protection projects. During booking or even afterwards, customers can contribute towards the use of SAF on future Lufthansa Group flights or support selected climate protection projects in Europe and worldwide. These projects help avoid CO2 emissions or remove and store CO2 outside Lufthansa Group operations, for example reforestation or direct air capture.

We also offer the Impact Fares as an additional fare option. The contributions are based on estimated flight-related CO₂ emissions and do not directly reduce or offset the climate impact of an individual flight.

Members of our loyalty programs, such as PartnerPlusBenefit, can use Benefit points or miles within the Miles & More program to support eligible contribution options. Additionally, we also offer Corporate Value Fares as part of our contracted agreements with our corporate customers.

Future-oriented partnerships

We support the development of scalable SAF production

SAF currently represents only a small share of global aviation fuel use. That’s why we are supporting its market development through partnerships and projects. Together with Shell,we’re exploring opportunities related to SAF supply. With OMV we are working to expand our existing cooperation in SAF production, supply, and the development of new technologies in this sector.

The Lufthansa Group is also working with partners from science and industry on projects worldwide to support the development and availability of SAF - from start-ups to established energy companies:

With Synhelion we are collaborating to advance the development and market introduction of solar aviation fuel. SWISS was the first airline in the world to fly with initial quantities of sun-to-liquid kerosene.

Open reporting and communication

We enable transparency

We communicate our activities and progress openly and clearly. The Lufthansa Group reporting, in line with UN Global Compact and according to TCFD and SASB standards, is publicly available on our company website lufthansagroup.comThe link will be opened in a new browser tab