PEOPLE can't lose sight of the fact that air travel provides important global connectivity and spurs economic growth, even as airlines come under increasing pressure to cut their carbon footprints, according to Aer Lingus boss Sean Doyle. PEOPLE can't lose sight of the fact that air travel provides important global connectivity and spurs economic growth, even as airlines come under increasing pressure to cut their carbon footprints, according to Aer Lingus boss Sean Doyle. We’re 2pc of global emissions, but we are very much in the spotlight. He said that some airlines are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions by investing in more fuel efficient aircraft, and other measures as they focus increasingly on so-called ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance issues. Mr Streeter also said JP Morgan is a “little sceptical” about how viable aircraft financing will be for Green investing.

Source: Irish Independent January 21, 2020 18:00 UTC