Sustainability In The Air
SimpliFlying
Aviation has many paths to net zero, and few are straightforward. Sustainability in the Air cuts through the noise with clear, expert-led conversations on what’s actually advancing a more sustainable future for flight in one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise.💚 Twice a month, SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam speaks with airline, airport, travel, and energy leaders to unpack the decisions shaping aviation’s climate future.💚 Each month, our Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer adds a Signal episode spotlighting the tech founders building aviation’s next wave of climate innovation.Whether you work in aviation, advise it, or simply care about the future of travel, this podcast is for you.For enquiries: podcast@simpliflying.comFor more content on sustainable aviation, visit simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 52min
The airline with the lowest CO2 emissions in Europe
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has taken the ultra low-cost model a step further to pursue growth and sustainability in tandem. In this episode, we talk to Wizz Air Group’s Chief Corporate & ESG Officer, Yvonne Moynihan, about how the carrier has reduced its per seat carbon footprint by 15% since 2019, despite having grown by a remarkable 140% since the pandemic!We'll learn about why fleet renewal can help airlines achieve significant short-term emissions reduction and how Wizz Air focuses on young travellers and undertakes radical measures and advocacy to stay ahead of its competitors.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.Links & More:Wizz Air Confirms 75 Airbus A321neo OrderWizz Air and OMV sign an agreement to supply sustainable aviation fuelWizz And Airbus To Collaborate On Hydrogen Aircraft OperationsWizz Air CEO Calls For Global Ban On Business Class FlyingWizz Air joins European Commission’s Alliance for Zero-Emission AviationCirium's Global Aircraft Emissions Monitor
Feb 1, 2023 • 46min
How do you decarbonise a major airport?
Dubai International Airport is one of the largest in the world, so reducing its environmental impact is not an easy feat. In this episode we talk to CEO Paul Griffiths about his brilliant approach of focusing relentlessly on constant improvement, no matter how small.We'll learn about maintaining a net zero trajectory, working with airlines and Paul's personal commitment to living a net zero life.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content about sustainable aviation visit our website simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.Links & More:Dubai Airports - Corporate Social ResponsibilityDubai Airports to divert 60% DXB’s waste from landfills by mid-2023Dubai International Airport sets goal to reduce landfill waste by 60 per centCirium's Global Aircraft Emissions Monitor
Dec 1, 2022 • 42min
Avoiding the Greenwashing trap
Dirk Singer, Head of Sustainability at SimpliFlying shares how airlines can tackle climate activism and flight shaming while investing in sustainable initiatives.
Nov 24, 2022 • 52min
An incredible journey around the world on sustainable fuel
Matthias Niederhäuser shares how Diamondo Earthrounding connects and promotes initiatives to accelerate sustainable aviation.
Nov 17, 2022 • 43min
How sustainable aircraft seats can be a game-changer
Dr Mark Hiller, CEO at Recaro, discusses the company's localisation strategy, the promise of eLeather, upcycling and much more.
Nov 10, 2022 • 53min
Why the aviation industry needs to embrace the circular economy
Ramon Sanchez, Principal Investigator at Harvard University urges the industry to work with academia for better sustainability strategies and explains why waiting for SAF to be cheaper is a "lousy strategy".
Nov 3, 2022 • 39min
The promise and challenges of the Power to Liquid (PtL) pathway for SAF
Christoph Wolff, one of the founders of the World Economic Forum's Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition, explains why SAF underpins the long-term sustainability prospects for aviation.
Oct 27, 2022 • 46min
How Amex GBT is building platforms for SAF and Carbon Offsets
Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President of Global Sustainability at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), shares how the company is preparing for a net zero future through various initiatives.
Oct 19, 2022 • 57min
Why ZeroAvia believes that hydrogen propulsion is the future
Val Miftakhov, CEO of ZeroAvia, a startup working on hydrogen propulsion technology, discusses how the best path to a net zero future is via non-combustion fuel technologies.
Oct 13, 2022 • 33min
How Fiji Airways is preparing for a sustainable future
Andre Viljoen, CEO of Fiji Airways discusses the challenges of being in an ecologically sensitive region and how that ties into the airline's sustainability strategy.
