Climate action

Our purpose is to connect New Zealanders to each other and the world, but as part of an industry reliant on fossil fuels, this comes at a cost to both the environment and the communities who rely on us.

Air New Zealand is targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and we're taking practical steps today towards achieving that ambition.

Climate Statement

Aotearoa New Zealand relies on aviation for trade, tourism and connectivity. However, both our airline and the sector overall will face climate-related risks as we transition to a lower-emissions operating model.

In 2024, Air New Zealand published its first Climate Statement, as required by the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZ CS).

The 2024 Climate Statement is structured around the four mandatory sections of the NZ CS, which are based on the recommendations of the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework that Air New Zealand has voluntarily reported against since the 2020 financial year.

Air New Zealand will publish a Climate Statement each year in August.

2030 Emissions Guidance

Air New Zealand publishes annual 2030 Emissions Guidance, which aims to provide a regular and transparent assessment of progress towards our 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target.

The Emissions Guidance will be updated each year in August in the airline's Climate Statement. Each update will reflect the airline's expected net emissions in 2030 based on detailed modelling of its decarbonisation progress, external market conditions, and global and domestic policy developments. 

Steps we're taking towards our target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050

  • Alternative jet fuel
  • Next generation aircraft technology
  • Continued fleet renewal
  • Operational carbon efficiency
  • Carbon removal solutions

You can find out more in our 2024 Climate Statement. Our 2025 Climate Statement is published in August 2025.