Sustainability
HOW CAN WE MAKE TRAVEL MORE SUSTAINABLE TOGETHER?
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a good answer to this question – and an important milestone on the route to a more sustainable future. 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, it’s our aim to lead aviation into a more sustainable future. Our ambitious goal is to become carbon neutral by 2050 and cut our net CO2 emissions in half by 2030, compared to 2019.
Find out more about the opportunities, about our commitment and about the numerous innovative measures through which we can make the future of aviation more sustainable together.
More sustainable choices for every customer
Reducing and offsetting flight- and travel-related emissions is becoming increasingly important for both companies and customers. That’s why we’re offering multiple options to fly more and more sustainably and are continuously working on providing even more options and solutions.
To truly meet the needs of businesses, sales, and all travellers, we offer a variety of options that can help make travel more sustainable. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a good answer here and a genuine alternative to fossil fuels.
HOW CAN COMPANIES TRAVEL MORE SUSTAINABLY?
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 SAF. 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 have our innovative Green Fares. These include a reduction in CO2 emissions through the use of SAF by around 20% of the calculated flight-related CO2 emissions on European flights and by 10% on almost all intercontinental flights operated by the Lufthansa Group.
- Corporate customers can purchase SAF to reduce the individual flight-related CO2 emissions of their business flights by up to 80%. The emissions data of the selected flights will be calculated for this purpose and the corresponding amount of SAF will be used for future Lufthansa Group airlines’ flights within six months of that purchase*. By purchasing SAF, 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 reduce their calculated, flight-related CO2 emissions, including CO2 reduction certificates.
*The amount of SAF purchased is in addition to the mandatory SAF blends.
HOW CAN TRAVEL AND SUSTAINABILITY BE RECONCILED?
Depending on the traveller's requirements, there are different ways to reduce the calculated flight-related CO2 emissions, to offset them, or to combine both options.
- Our innovative Green Fares are a recommended fare option: for flights within Europe, 20% of the calculated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions are reduced through the use of sustainable aviation fuels, and the remaining 80% of CO₂ emissions are offset to the same extent by contributions to high-quality climate protection projects. For almost all Lufthansa Group intercontinental flights, the ratio is 10:90. Green Fares can also be booked for all travel classes via the NDC platform.
- Travellers also have the option of choosing an individual package tailored to their personal approach to more sustainable flying. At various touchpoints, the Lufthansa Group hub airlines enable their customers to choose from a range of predefined packages. These packages combine the reduction of calculated individual flight-related CO₂ emissions through the use of SAF and the offsetting of the remaining CO₂ emissions through contributions to high-quality climate protection projects. 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.
Want to learn more about our options for more sustainable travel?
Feel free to contact us – we will be happy to support you in making your business trips or those of your customers more sustainable.
Working towards carbon neutrality:
Our mission: carbon neutral by 2050
That’s our goal—and it’s worth making every effort. We want to reduce our emissions to the greatest possible extent and we’re employing a wide range of measures to do so.
Modern fleet
The Lufthansa Group will put more than 200 new, more sustainable aircraft into service by 2030. These will reduce fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions by up to 30% compared with their predecessors.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
SAF is a true alternative to fossil fuel and a key technology on our way to carbon-neutral aviation. We are pioneers in the use of SAF and one of the leading SAF customers in Europe.
Operational efficiency
Intelligent software ensures more efficient operational processes and smart planning to reduce CO2 emissions—on the ground and in the air.
Plastic and waste reduction
We are making our in-flight experience more sustainable by replacing single-use items with sustainable alternatives and aim to bring all single-use items into circularity.
Alternatives for more sustainable flying
Our customers and partners can choose from a wide range of more sustainable options – from our new Green Fares to customized offers for the entire travel period. All to support more sustainable air travel.
What matters: choosing a committed airline partner
For many companies, sustainability is becoming increasingly important in travel decisions. As a reliable partner, we’re doing everything we can to support companies in achieving their goals. And in addition we’re taking responsibility for driving forward the changes in 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 aim for validated targets
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 sustainability
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.
But it doesn’t stop there: for years, we have been one of the largest purchasers of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and have secured a quarter of a billion US dollars to be able to meet the foreseeable increase in demand in the coming years.
A variety of offsetting options
We offer more sustainable flying
To meet the various needs of our customers and partners we’re offering integrated options for offsetting and reducing flight-related CO₂ emissions. While booking (or even after), you can purchase SAF or invest in certified climate protection projects. We also offer the innovative Green Fares as an additional fare option.
Members of our loyalty programs such as PartnerPlusBenefit have the opportunity to offset against Benefit points or air miles within the Miles & More program. Additionally, we also offer Corporate Value Fares as part of our contracted agreements with our corporate customers.
Future-oriented partnerships
We lead the way towards scalable SAF production
While SAF currently represents less than 1% of global jet fuel demand, we’re also supporting market ramp-up in close partnerships. Together with Shell we’re exploring the topic of SAF supply, making it the most significant commercial SAF cooperation in the aviation sector to date. And with OMV we’re expanding our existing partnership by adding new locations for SAF production and offtake, as well as researching new technologies in this sector.
The Lufthansa Group is currently working together with partners from science and industry on numerous projects worldwide for more SAF - from start-ups to established energy companies:
- With Synhelion we’re conducting a strategic collaboration to bring solar aviation fuel to market. SWISS is 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 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.com. Our overall strategy and mission towards more sustainability in aviation is disclosed via our global campaign makechangefly.com.
Further information is available here:
- lufthansaexperts.com for travel agencies
- Here on business.lufthansagroup.com for corporate customers
