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Alliance sets new industry standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains
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Kuehne+Nagel, Atlas Air Inc. and SR Technics say alliance contributes to aerospace industry sustainability goals
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Partnership expanding scope with new supply chain partners and aircraft engine types
Kuehne+Nagel, Atlas Air Inc. and SR Technics Group have come together in Sustainable Engine Alliance, which aims to reduce the collective environmental impact of supply chains.
The alliance, which the Swiss global logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel and its partners Atlas Air and SR Technics introduced at the alliance at the MRO Americas 2023 conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 18, pledged to set new industry standards for low-carbon aircraft engine supply chains in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Some of the first joint initiatives carried out by the partners in Sustainable Engine Alliance include deploying sustainable fuels, engine stand management solutions and a global digital interface for emission transparency, reduction and avoidance.
The initiative is expected to reduce engine supply chain-related Scope 3 emissions ahead of the aerospace 2050 sustainability targets. Scope 3 emissions result from activities of assets not owned or controlled by a reporting organization, but that the organization indirectly affects its value chain.
“Collaboration is key to industry-wide improvements in aerospace sustainability. With the Sustainable Engine Alliance, we will set new standards for responsible sourcing and engine transportation, while creating further awareness within the industry to minimize environmental impact of engine supply chains jointly,” said Erik Goedhart, senior vice president and global head of aerospace at Kuehne+Nagel.
“I am confident that together with Atlas Air and SR Technics, we will pave the way for future sustainability efforts in aerospace. And we invite other value chain companies to join us,” Goedhart said.
Earlier this yhear, Kuehne+Nagel partnered with Lenovo to support efforts of enterprises to minimize their environmental footprint and combat climate change.
Jean-Marc Lenz, chief executive of SR Technics, said sustainability is a strategic pillar of SR Technics’ organization and service portfolio.
“By extending the engine lifecycle and delivering best-in-class on-wing performance, SR Technics contributes to the environmental impact of airline operations. We are very pleased to be joining with the leaders in this growing market, and we look forward to working with them to pilot this zero-emission journey together,” Lenz said.
“With Kuehne+Nagel and Atlas Air, we have experienced partners on board who support our major cornerstone in our company development to sustainable growth in future.”
James Forbes, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, said: “We look forward to working with Kuehne+Nagel and SR Technics to accelerate decarbonization in our combined value chain.
“Through our partnership, we will be developing maintenance and supply chain best practices that will guide us well into the future and help us achieve our environmental stewardship goals.”
Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and contract logistics, with a clear focus on integrated logistics solutions.
SR Technics Group is a world-leading maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) service provider in the civil aviation industry headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, America, Asia, and the Middle East. SR Technics offers with his 2200 employees worldwide comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the MRO of aircraft engines, airframe, and components including technical support to over 500 customers worldwide.
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent of Atlas Air Inc. and Titan Aviation Holdings Inc., and the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Inc.
