Cathay Cargo has entered a partnership to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with DB Schenker.
DB Schenker became the largest contributor to Cathay Pacific’s corporate SAF programme earlier this year and committed to buying 878 tonnes of SAF from the airline as part of its largest deal so far. The investment is anticipated to help reduce more than 2,600 tonnes in carbon emissions.
Cathay Director Cargo, Tom Owen and DB Schenker Vice President Global Carrier Relations Susanne Stemmer, were seen at the signing ceremony held on October 8 to mark the global forwarder’s membership of Cathay’s SAF programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Owen said: “We are delighted to welcome DB Schenker here not only as the newest member of the Cathay Corporate SAF Programme, but also as its biggest contributor.
“It is great to have this level of support from such an important player in the air cargo industry as we work together to decarbonise aviation. This ceremony marks our appreciation for DB Schenker’s significant contribution to our collective efforts to fly Greener Together.”
The Cathay corporate SAF programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo have committed to using SAF for 10% of their jet fuel consumption by 2030. The initiative goes hand in hand with Cathay Cargo’s Fly Greener programme, which offers carbon offsetting through Gold Standard certified community and environmental projects.
DB Schenker first adopted SAF for a proportion of its transport volumes in 2020 as part of its carbon-reduction programme. DB Schenker global airfreight sustainability manager Alexander Mentgen said: “SAF is making change possible already today. Our new SAF alliance with Cathay Cargo enhances our sustainability commitment and leadership in the skies.”
