Article by Amadeus
Research from Amadeus and Accenture estimates that selected IT solutions reduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 metric tons in 2023
When extrapolating these findings to all airports and airlines, these IT solutions could save 5.7 million metric tons per year, 0.6% of global aviation emissions in 2023
As the appetite for travel and tourism grows year on year, so does the demand for more sustainable travel practices.
Estimates suggest that aviation accounts for 2-3% of total global carbon emissions, a relatively small but still significant proportion. However, there is growing momentum for change within the industry, driven by various factors.
Against this backdrop, Amadeus and Accenture have collaborated on a new research report titled “The Power of Digital: IT solutions and their role in aviation’s path to net zero “. The report evaluates the impact potential of IT solutions currently available to support airlines and airports as they navigate their path to reducing the carbon emissions of the aviation industry.
The report identifies several key levers to decarbonize aviation, including fleet renewal, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), new aircraft technologies, and operational efficiency improvements.
The IT solutions lever can help airlines and airports accelerate their journey in the transition to net zero by providing operational efficiency improvements that decrease fuel burn and lower costs. Technology solutions such as data dashboards, forecasting models, and management tools can help improve insights and decision-making across organizations, from front-line to senior leaders. These tools help airlines, airports, and service providers make significant operational and profitability improvement.
The report contains two case studies to assess the current and potential impact of the following Amadeus IT solutions..
