Emirates’ Green Ops Initiative Cuts Fuel Burn and Carbon Emissions

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Emirates’ “Green Operating Procedures” initiative has significantly reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to sustainable aviation.

Emirates has made substantial strides in reducing its environmental impact through its “Green Operating Procedures” (Green Ops) initiative, launched in 2016. The initiative focuses on minimizing fuel usage both on the ground and in-flight, led by an internal Operations Efficiency Steering Group dedicated to maintaining safety while reducing emissions.

In the 2023-2024 financial year, Emirates reported that its Green Ops program helped reduce fuel consumption by over 48,000 tons and cut carbon emissions by more than 151,000 tons. This achievement underscores the airline’s commitment to sustainability.

Captain Hassan Al Hammadi, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, praised the Flight Operations team and pilots for their collective discipline and dedication to sustainable aviation practices, ensuring high safety standards.

Emirates has significantly reduced its environmental impact through its “Green Operating Procedures” (Green Ops) initiative, launched in 2016. The program, led by an internal Operations Efficiency Steering Group, focuses on minimizing fuel usage both on the ground and in-flight while maintaining safety. In the 2023-2024 financial year, Emirates reported that Green Ops helped cut fuel consumption by over 48,000 tons and reduce carbon emissions by more than 151,000 tons. This milestone highlights the airline’s commitment to sustainability.

Emirates supports this initiative by equipping its pilots with advanced tools and applications to monitor and optimize flight performance. These tools improve pilots’ awareness of how their flying techniques impact fuel usage and emissions. Key measures include Discretionary Extra Fuel, Flight Speed Optimization, Reduced Flap Landing, Idle Reverse Thrust, Reduced Engine Taxi-In (RETI), Optimized Flight Routings, and more. Emirates’ ongoing investment in innovative technologies underscores its leadership in sustainable aviation.

To support this initiative, Emirates has equipped its pilots with advanced tools and applications to monitor and optimize flight performance. These tools enhance pilots’ awareness of how their techniques impact fuel usage and emissions, contributing to significant environmental benefits.

Key operational measures implemented include Discretionary Extra Fuel, Flight Speed Optimization, Reduced Flap Landing, Idle Reverse Thrust, Reduced Engine Taxi-In (RETI), Optimized Flight Routings, Technology and Innovation – Flight Pulse, Center of Gravity Optimization, APU Usage, and Adjusted Potable Water Uplift.

Emirates continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies and solutions that promise long-term environmental advantages, solidifying its role as a leader in sustainable aviation.