EBACE2023 Sustainability Summit
Business aviation has long been a pioneer in aviation sustainability. The 2009 Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC) pledged that the industry would reduce carbon emissions 50% by 2050, increase fuel efficiency 2% per year from 2010 to 2020, and achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020.
The EBACE2023 Sustainability Summit will continue the industry’s efforts to ensure a zero-carbon future for the sector. Participants will hear from leaders in next-generation propulsion systems, advanced air mobility, carbon-reduction advances and other sustainability initiatives.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
- 14:00 – 15:00
- Sustainability Summit
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The EssentialsSustainability Theater L53
Moderator: Stewart D’Leon, NBAA
An expert panel responds to the most common questions surrounding SAF: What are the top three things you should know about sustainable aviation fuel? Are you prepared to answer the three most commonly asked questions about SAF? What are the myths and what are the realities?
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Sustainability Summit
Business Aviation Sustainability: Fact Versus FictionSustainability Theater L53
Climate change has been on the industry’s agenda since the announcement of the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change in 2009. Media coverage, public opinion and regulators have since caught up – they are increasingly concerned about the carbon footprint of flying, the dependence on fossil fuels and the transparency in communicating the reduction of emissions. What are the facts, and what is the industry doing to bring light, and not just heat, to the debate? In this session we will discuss the industry’s commitments, achievements to date and objectives in the years to come.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
- 10:00 – 11:00
- Sustainability Summit
Carbon Offsetting – Completing the Journey to Net-ZeroSustainability Theater L53
Moderator: Maureen Gautier, EBAA
Business aviation operators, charter companies and brokers can offset flights to reach net-zero emissions. In this session, we will discuss how voluntary offsets work, where to purchase them, how much they cost, and what pitfalls to look out for. We will also showcase two offsetting projects that are taking place in Europe.
- 11:30 – 12:30
- Sustainability Summit
Take a Trip to the Stratosphere!Sustainability Theater L53
Moderator: Raphael Domjan
Listen to the incredible adventures of the famous Swiss explorer, Raphael Domjan. Also, hear about his upcoming quest to reach the Stratosphere with a solar aircraft.
- 12:00 – 13:30
- Sustainability Summit
EBACE Newsmakers Luncheon (By Invitation Only)
Market Boom: How Growth is Affecting the Sustainable MissionRoom W
The business aviation industry experienced exponential growth during COVID. How can an industry that grew 30% during the pandemic claim to be decarbonizing? History shows: where there’s a boom, a bubble follows, and then ultimately a burst. Attend this session to see if that’s what our experts are predicting, or if the push for sustainable aviation will be the next boom for the market.
- 15:00 – 16:00
- Sustainability Summit
Economic and Environmental Forces Surrounding SAF SupplySustainability Theater L53
Moderator: Maureen Gautier, EBAA
SAF production and use is a classic lesson in supply vs. demand. In this session, we will provide an overview of recent EU regulations on the topic of SAF, share progress on availability of SAF for operators going forward and explain the “Book & Claim” process. Join in this discussion about the efforts and strategies to date, and listen to our panel debate today’s key challenges surrounding SAF.
