Unser Weg zur Nachhaltigkeit

Delta ist der Meinung, dass ein wichtiger Teil unserer Mission, die Welt zu verbinden, darin besteht, den Menschen eine nachhaltigere Zukunft des Reisens zu bieten. Setting a bold vision and accelerating our work to deliver more sustainable travel experiences is not just good for communities and our planet – it’s also essential to positioning our business to thrive far into the future.

Addressing the challenges posed by climate change is of particular importance. The global aviation sector currently contributes 2–3% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and it is among the most difficult to decarbonize, which only strengthens our resolve to innovate and advance a new future of flight. To drive these efforts, we have set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions for our airline operations by 2050.

To that end, we are pursuing a long-term strategy to dramatically reduce our carbon emissions from flying – which represents the vast majority of our carbon footprint. In the near term, this involves continuing to transition to a more fuel-efficient fleet and enabling more efficient aircraft operations through innovation and collaboration. Over time, we will also work to replace an increasing share of our traditional jet fuel usage with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and partner with innovators to more radically revolutionize what and how we fly.

We also aim to reduce non-flight-related emissions and other environmental impacts. This includes building a more sustainable travel experience, such as by reducing waste and delivering more sustainable products and amenities for our customers. We are also working to reduce the impact of our ground operations and facilities and extending our climate and environmental ambitions to our supply chain.

Although we are proud of the progress we are making, we know we can’t do it alone. Many of the factors affecting the ability to reach our goals are outside of our control. Addressing these factors will require government policies and incentives, dedicated research and development, transformation of some of the world’s largest industries and significant capital allocation across the public and private sectors. As detailed in this section, we are actively building coalitions and advocating for policies and incentives that will help facilitate a net-zero future. Collaboration within – and beyond – our industry is essential, and we are committed to being a trusted partner to all who share our vision for the future of flight.