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Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Analytical
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

The pandemic was no picnic for the aviation industry, but even before COVID-19 travel restrictions came on the scene, there was plenty of trouble to consider. Customers, employees, shareholders, and most importantly, policy makers have been clamoring for lower carbon emissions for decades. When an industry’s product is carbon-heavy transportation, how do you reduce its carbon footprint without removing the product entirely? Experts from the Boston Consulting Group explore climate-friendly aviation options in this special report, but don’t get too excited – none of them are close to widespread adoption.

Take-Aways

  • With a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the aviation industry is facing an uphill battle.
  • Improved efficiencies have already reduced fuel consumption, and with continued efforts emissions could decrease by 40% before 2050.
  • Most alternative fuels are either too expensive for widespread adoption, or the technology isn’t ready. Carbon offsets are still the aviation industry’s best option.

About the Authors

Ryah Whalen, Thomas Eisenhart, Adam Gordon, Michael Deimler, Pelayo Losada and Clint Follette are professionals with the Boston Consulting Group.


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