Protecting our planet
The time for action against climate change is now. We’ve announced a set of ambitious interim milestones to take Virgin Atlantic to net zero carbon by 2050.
Our mission to net zero
Making the travel we love sustainable is one of our biggest challenges. One that requires change and collaboration on an industry-wide scale. We know this won't be an easy feat, but we're determined to get there. We have to do things differently if we’re going to contribute to positive change for our planet.
That’s why we’ve transformed our fleet to be younger, leaner and more fuel efficient. It’s why we’re leading the way, showing that the shift to 100% sustainable aviation fuel can be done. And it’s why we’re reimagining how we operate, personalising the onboard experience to make it more sustainable. To make progress, we must challenge everything and embrace new ideas and fresh perspectives.
The time for action against climate change is now. We’ve announced a set of ambitious interim milestones to take Virgin Atlantic to net zero carbon by 2050.
How are we going to reach net zero?
Decarbonising aviation is a huge challenge. We've already invested in younger, more efficient planes, and are improving our operational efficiencies. The next step is using more sustainable aviation fuels. Beyond this, any remaining emissions will need to be offset with carbon removals if we're going to reach net zero. Any further efforts when it comes to fleet and fuels are heavily reliant on the development of new technologies which we don't expect to be readily available any time soon. But we're committed to doing everything we can, everywhere we can to reach our net zero target by 2050.
