IATA releases carbon net zero tracking methodology

In a move that will impact cargo ops, IATA will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards reducing emissions by 2050, said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist. The methodology and related reporting process were developed with industry experts. IATA will aggregate and report annually inputs from IATA member airlines on an industry basis, a statement stated. “Transparency is a critical element of aviation’s decarbonization. We will report our progress annually to ensure standardized, accurate and comprehensive reporting of aviation’s journey to net zero.