Cathay Pacific (CX)

In 2014, Cathay Pacific invested in American company Fulctrum BioEnergy, which produces SAF from municipal waste.

Cathay Pacific has set a goal of using 10% SAF on its flights by 2030. To achieve this, the airline is participating in research projects on SAF with key partners such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Groupe, FAA Centre of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels, and Commercial Alternative Aviation Fuels Initiative.

Cathay Pacific has equipped its fleet with cutting-edge aircraft that are less energy-intensive and plans to add 25 Airbus A321Neo aircraft to its fleet. 

In 2021, Cathay Pacific joined the Aviation Climate Taskforce, a non-governmental organisation aimed at supporting the development of breakthrough technologies in the aviation sector, including Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and hydrogen. 

Cathay Pacific uses both regulatory and voluntary carbon offsetting. For the former, the airline participates in the CORSIA, EU ETS and UK ETS programmes. For the latter, Cathay Pacific has developed its own programme, called "Fly Greener," which is Gold Standard-certified and whose supported programmes have a positive social and environmental impact. A few examples include providing energy-efficient cookstoves to families in need in Bangladesh, and providing solar cookstoves and composting equipment to rural communities in China. 

• Cathay Pacific has electrified 40% of its ground vehicles. The remaining vehicles still powered by fossil fuels have their CO2 emissions offset through Shell's carbon offsetting programme.
• The airline uses a Flight Planning System to optimise flight plans based on real-time weather conditions and air traffic.
• The airline has modernised its infrastructure and optimised its energy consumption by installing solar panels. 
• The airline is reducing single-use plastics and waste, and using recycled products on board (reusable plastic cutlery, napkins made from 70% sugar cane and 30% wood pulp). It also has a food waste management programme. 
• Cathay Pacific is committed to combating wildlife trafficking (ivory, shark fins, trophy hunting, etc.).