SR Technics, Kuehne+Nagel, and Atlas Air have formed a “Sustainable Engine Alliance” to establish standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains in line with SBTi targets.
SR Technics, Kuehne+Nagel, and Atlas Air have formed a “Sustainable Engine Alliance” with a commitment to establish new industry standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains in line with SBTi targets. The alliance, which represents a wide range of the aviation industry, aims to reduce their collective environmental impact by building networks for sustainable engine supply ecosystems and offering a portfolio of sustainable services. The initiative is expected to reduce engine supply chain-related scope 3 emissions in line with aviation’s 2050 sustainability targets.
The initial modules of the Sustainable Engine Alliance include a global digital backbone for emission transparency, reduction, and avoidance, deployment of sustainable fuels, and engine stand management solutions. The alliance members are firmly committed to facilitating low-carbon engine supply chains and taking an active role in developing best practices.
“Sustainability is a strategic pillar of SR Technics’ organization and service portfolio. By extending the engine life cycle and delivering best-in-class on-wing performance, SR Technics contributes to the environmental impact of airline operations,” said Jean-Marc Lenz, CEO, SR Technics. “We are very pleased to be joining with the leaders in this growing market, and we look forward to working with them to pilot this zero-emission journey together. With Kuehne+Nagel and Atlas Air, we have experienced partners on board who support our major cornerstone in our company development to sustainable growth in the future, he further added.”
The SR Technics Group is a world-leading MRO service provider in the civil aviation industry headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. With an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, America, Asia, and the Middle East, SR Technics offers comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and components, including technical support to over 500 customers worldwide.
Erik Goedhart, SVP Global Head of Aerospace, Kuehne+Nagel said, “Collaboration is key to industry-wide improvements in aerospace sustainability. With the “Sustainable Engine Alliance”, we will set new standards for responsible sourcing and engine transportation, while creating further awareness within the industry to minimise environmental impact of engine supply chains jointly. I am confident that together with Atlas Air and SR Technics we will pave the way for future sustainability efforts in aerospace. And we invite other value chain companies to join us”.
With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. It operates in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics, and contract logistics, with a clear focus on integrated logistics solutions.
James Forbes, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide said, “We look forward to working with Kuehne+Nagel and SR Technics to accelerate decarbonization in our combined value chain. Through our partnership, we will be developing maintenance and supply chain best practices that will guide us well into the future and help us achieve our environmental stewardship goals.”
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