SEATTLE, May 17, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- In support of commercial aviation's path toward net
zero carbon emissions, Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released the Boeing
Cascade Climate Impact Model for public use. Cascade, a data
modeling tool that identifies the effects of a range of
sustainability solutions to reduce aviation's carbon emissions, is
accessible on Boeing's new Sustainable Aerospace Together hub,
www.sustainabilitytogether.aero.
Cascade examines the full life cycle of alternate energy sources
for aviation – from production through distribution and use – and
quantifies the ability to cut aviation's carbon emissions. Data
modeling also measures airplane fleet renewal, operational
efficiency, renewable energy sources, future aircraft and
market-based measures as pathways to decarbonization.
"We created Cascade to serve as an industry tool that creates a
common framework among aviation, energy, finance and policy," said
Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Chris
Raymond. "By putting data first and sharing this model with
the public, we are enabling collaboration, feedback and alignment
across industry, government and others who work together to achieve
a more sustainable aerospace future."
Key findings from Cascade's assessments include:
- The journey to net zero is dependent on the overall energy
transition. Whether using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen
or electricity, the energy and emissions associated with the
production, distribution and storage of fuels must be minimized to
achieve the most sustainable outcome.
- SAF will be the biggest contributor to reducing carbon
emissions because it can be used in commercial airplanes flying
today – both new and old. Since many jets flying today will be in
service into and even beyond the 2040s, it is imperative to abate
their emissions with SAF.
- While electric- and potentially hydrogen-powered aircraft will
emerge in future decades, their contribution to emissions reduction
will likely be limited through 2050 due to long timeframes for
development and deployment and the magnitude of related
infrastructure changes for airports and pipelines.
- Renewing fleets with best-in-class, fuel-efficient airplanes
will significantly reduce emissions in coming years.
"Cascade helps airline operators, industry partners and
policymakers see when, where and how different fuel sources affect
their sustainability goals," said Neil
Titchener, Cascade Program Leader. "Our industry has really
hard questions ahead of us, we're going to have to make difficult
choices. Cascade can be the conversation starter for how each
decarbonization pathway can help us reach a more sustainable
future."
Boeing announced the public release of Cascade at its first
Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum, a conference convening
leaders from commercial aviation, government and the energy and
finance sectors. The event was streamed by FT Live and
recorded sessions will be made available following the event.
Boeing also introduced the Cascade User Community, a working
group that will provide feedback on new features, functionalities
and application programming interfaces. The founding members of the
Community are IATA, NASA, University of
Cambridge's Aviation Impact Accelerator and the MIT
Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment.
"The Cascade User Community will ensure the tool and data
sources continue to get feedback and evolve for informed and
effective discussions towards achieving net zero emissions by
2050," said Raymond.
In addition to hosting Cascade, the Sustainable Aerospace
Together website provides resources and industry insights on
aviation pathways to decarbonization. Try Cascade at
www.sustainabilitytogether.aero.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
Contact
Lisa Maull
Boeing Sustainability Communications
+1 314 614-4583
lisa.a.maull@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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