Jet zero: How investors can get on board for the long haul of aviation decarbonisation

After the COVID-19 pandemic grounded the global aviation industry in 2020, airlines and investors are keen to see passenger numbers take off again. However, as passenger numbers are starting to rebound, so too are the industry's carbon emissions. Aviation currently contributes 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but this could rise to 16% by 2050, as other sectors decarbonise while global aviation carbon emissions are projected to double due to increased demand. This viewpoint explores the sector's possible flightpaths to net zero, outlines how the sector is currently tracking, and how Colu...