What are some key considerations in decarbonising the aviation sector?
Carbon emissions
Despite initial efficiency gains to help offset the level of emissions, aviation accounts for roughly 10% of transport sector CO2 emissions.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) impact
For SAF to play a key role in decarbonising aviation would require production of around 350 million tonnes (Mt) of SAF per annum.
Fuel demand vs. ticket price
As the volume of SAF being utilised grows, airline operating costs and consumer ticket prices are likely to increase.
Expanded public charging infrastructure
To see a significant shift in lowered emissions across the transport sector may require as much as $US25 trillion in capital expenditures (capex).
Upfront investment considerations
An estimated $US5.5 trillion in fuel alternatives may be needed to decarbonise the aviation and shipping sectors.
Technological advancements and policy changes are driving significant shifts in the transport sector globally. The drive to reduce carbon emissions across all transport modalities is rapidly transforming market dynamics and presenting investors with both interesting opportunities and difficult challenges.
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