Air New Zealand To Issue “Guidance” Instead After Ditching 2030 Science-Based Climate Targets

Air New Zealand has decided to change its goals from targeted achievements to a tracking process for reducing emissions via a 2030 Emissions Guidance. According to a LinkedIn post by Kiri Hannifin, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer for Air New Zealand, and an airline statement, the decision to go from targets to guidance was due to the technological challenges and “uncertainty” in meeting the original targets. However, as Hannifin shared with the media, Air New Zealand continues to be committed to aviation sustainability.