LATAM is one step closer to having a carbon neutral operation after announcing its intention to explore opportunities for the elimination of CO2 through direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS). This announcement has been made in collaboration and in association with other industry players after signing a letter of intent with Airbus to evaluate the technology, a document also signed by Air Canada, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic.
LATAM is the first airline in Latin America to explore this technology that allows filtering and capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to later store it safely and permanently at great depths.
“DACCS represents an innovative way to not only remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also has the potential to play a role in the development of sustainable synthetic aviation fuels,” said Juan José Tohá, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability of LATAM Airlines Group.
The executive added that “on the path to carbon neutrality, collaborative work is key and there is no single solution. That is why we are implementing different measures to be net zero, including greater efficiencies, sustainable aviation fuels and new technologies, supported by the conservation of strategic ecosystems and quality offsets.”
This announcement is part of the group’s sustainability strategy that seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To this end, LATAM is working on its Climate Change pillar, which includes the implementation of measures and best practices for the efficient use of fuel to reduce emissions, the development of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) and support for the conservation of strategic ecosystems. It should be remembered that the group recently undertook the commitment to reach 5% SAF in its operations by 2030, prioritising production in South America.
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