Cathay Pacific (SEHK: 293), in collaboration with Acer (TWSE: 2353) and Dimerco Express Group (TWSE: 5609), has launched an innovative partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As one of the first companies in Asia to initiate a corporate SAF program, Cathay Pacific launched the initiative in 2022, cementing its leadership in the global aviation industry.

Cathay Director Cargo Tom Owen said: “We are delighted to welcome Acer to our Corporate SAF Programme through its partnership with Dimerco Express, which joined our Programme last year. We believe that partnerships such as this along the supply chain are essential if we are to achieve our own and the aviation industry’s stretching targets to decarbonise operations. We are ready to support all of our forwarder and shipper customers in achieving their own sustainability goals through the use of SAF, which is one of the most effective ways to contribute to the aviation industry’s transition to a greener future through the reduction of net emissions.”

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a biofuel made from renewable resources such as plants or animal materials and can reduce aviation's greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), SAF is expected to provide 65% of the reduction in emissions needed for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Grace Liu, Chief Sustainability Officer at Acer, said: "Acer's collaboration with Dimerco to promote SAF solutions is part of our Earthion sustainability platform, aimed at addressing environmental challenges and advancing sustainability. We are taking practical actions at every stage of our product lifecycle, from manufacturing and production to transportation, to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the global goal of net-zero emissions by 2050."

George Chiou, President of Air Freight at Dimerco Express Group, emphasized: "Although SAF is more expensive due to its scarcity, it significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. Our collaboration with Acer and Cathay Pacific is a concrete step toward a greener and more sustainable future."

This partnership highlights Cathay Pacific's critical role in advancing green logistics and sustainable development in the aviation industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to working closely with supply chain partners to achieve global emissions reduction goals.