INTERVIEW WITH ...
JAN TOSCHKA
PRESIDENT OF SHELL AVIATION
JAN TOSCHKA , PRESIDENT OF SHELL AVIATION , DISCUSSES THE BUSINESS ’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Q . WHAT IS THE ROLE OF AVIATION IN THE BROADER ENERGY TRANSITION ?
» Aviation currently accounts for around 3 % of the world ’ s annual carbon emissions but estimates indicate this figure could rise to 22 % by 2050 as other sectors decarbonise more quickly .
It is therefore critical to tackle decarbonisation now , as delay and complacency could have repercussions for reaching net zero by 2050 .
It is encouraging to see consistent desire from across the value chain to tackle decarbonisation , be that from airlines , as shown by International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) committing to reach net zero emissions by 2050 , or from governments , after the agreement at last year ’ s International Civil Aviation Organisation ( ICAO ) Assembly to adopt a net-zero emissions by 2050 target .
I firmly believe that all parties and measures across the aviation value chain will be required to meet aviation ’ s target , but one measure in particular — sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ).
22 August 2023