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The aerospace industry emits close to one billion metric tons of carbon dioxide yearly, with the figures projected to triple by 2050 if suitable sustainability measures are not implemented. The industry is under constant pressure to review its operations and implement innovative technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Companies in this sector are looking beyond trading carbon offsets and paying more attention to sustainable operations, with airlines pledging to support net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The aerospace industry relies heavily on fossil fuels, with aircraft burning several tons per trip. When these fuels burn, they release carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfate aerosols and water vapor which damage the ozone layer, increasing global temperatures. The aerospace industry should implement several decarbonization measures to address climate change.
Read about the five sustainability trends the aerospace industry should keep an eye on.
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