- Bolloré Logistics to purchase 620,000 litres of SAF,
enabling them to reduce their Scope 3 GHG emissions.
MONTREAL, Nov. 15,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today that
Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to
join the Leave Less Travel Program, which offers corporate and
cargo customers effective options to offset or reduce their
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to business travel or
freight transportation, and reduce their carbon footprint. Bolloré
Logistics has agreed to compensate a significant portion of its GHG
emissions associated with its projected shipments with Air
Canada Cargo with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which
represents a purchase of 620,000 litres in 2022. This participation
in Air Canada's Leave Less Travel Program will enable Bolloré
Logistics to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions.
"We are very pleased to welcome Bolloré Logistics as our first
cargo customer to participate in Air Canada's Leave Less Travel
Program. Addressing climate change in aviation requires a
multifaceted approach, together with the united efforts of many
stakeholders. The commitment of companies like Bolloré
Logistics is a testament that environmentally-innovative business
programs are mutually possible, further helping the aviation sector
to build a long-term, sustainable industry," said Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo at Air
Canada.
"At a time when climate awareness is at the heart of the
strategy of many companies, Bolloré Logistics is proud to join a
program that is financing the future of low-carbon air industry.
Through this initiative with our partner Air Canada, we contribute
our scope 3 CO2 reduction targets and offer more sustainable
transport solutions to our clients," said Patrick Lafrance, Managing Director Canada at
Bolloré Logistics.
About Air Canada's Leave Less Travel Program
The Leave
Less Travel Program, launched in October
2021 allows corporate and cargo customers to choose the
offering they want through a customized approach using SAF, carbon
offsets, or a combination of both, through four core actions. To
date, five companies have signed to participate.
For cargo customers:
- Calculate: Air Canada tracks and
calculates the GHG emissions associated with the cargo customer's
freight transportation.
- Select: The cargo customer can choose how they want
to mitigate their GHG emissions associated with their freight
transportation: SAF and/or carbon offsets.
- Purchase:
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- SAF: Air Canada purchases the required SAF volumes
and ensures the cargo customer can claim the benefits of its
investment.
- Carbon Offset: Air Canada facilitates the purchase of
carbon offsets through CHOOOSE.
- Reduce: The cargo customer contributes to their
sustainability goals
The Program supports the airline's commitment to the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals, notably Goal 13: Climate
Action. Through its Climate Action Plan, the airline has
committed to investing $50 Million in SAF, and carbon
reductions and removals.
Air Canada has committed to
net-zero GHG emissions from all its global operations by 2050, with
absolute midterm GHG net reduction targets by 2030 for both its air
and ground operations compared to its 2019 baseline.
For more information about Air Canada's environmental and
sustainability programs, please visit Leave Less.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag
carrier and a founding member of Star
Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation
network. Air Canada provides
scheduled passenger service directly to 50 airports in Canada, 47 in the
United States and 69 internationally. It holds a Four-Star
ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's
Aeroplan program is Canada's
premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem
points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45
airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and
car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo,
provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of
destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger
flights and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing 767-300
freighters. Air Canada has
committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations
by 2050.
About Bolloré Logistics
Bolloré Logistics is a major international supply chain operator
and ranks among the world's top ten transport and logistics groups
with an integrated network of 603 agencies in 111 countries.
Placing customers at the heart of its strategy, Bolloré Logistics
is committed to designing innovative, robust and agile solutions.
Through the reliable management of the entire supply chain, the
company has developed a high level of resilience enabling it to
control risks by securing transport plans through alternative
options and to lead a continuous improvement policy over the long
term while acting as an ethical and responsible player.
Bolloré Logistics' strategy is based on the respect of common
values, the transfer of skills and the willingness to innovate. The
company has drawn up a CSR programme together with its customers
and employees called "Powering Sustainable Logistics". Based on the
ISO 26000 standard for assessing stakeholders' CSR issues, the
programme has four key focuses:
- Ensuring ethical and responsible business practices in
the value chain.
- Providing sustainable supply chain solutions to
customers.
- Acting as a committed employer for the Bolloré Logistics
teams.
- Strengthening relations with Bolloré Logistics'
stakeholders wherever it operates.
In environmental terms, Bolloré Logistics contributes to the
preservation of the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and
improving air quality in urban areas. In 2018, Bolloré Logistics
aligned its objective with the global-warming trajectory of 2°C as
part of the Science-Based Targets (SBT) initiative. The company is
committed to reducing the intensity of its CO2 emissions by 30% in
scopes 1 and 2 by 2027 and to cutting by 30% by 2030 (relative to
2019) its Scope 3 CO2 emissions generated by the execution of
transport services.
To cope with his objectives, Bolloré Logistics announced in 2021
the launch of AIRsaf, a new offer based on the use of SAF or
sustainable aviation fuel to offer its customers the best
eco-responsible approach to air freight by reducing carbon
emissions by up to 80%. This solution, offered at cost price,
relates to one-off or regular shipments made by several airline
companies on all geographical routes.
Caution Regarding Third Party Information
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solely from Bolloré Logistics, including but not limited to,
statements pertaining to the solutions, performance and
opportunities presented by Bolloré Logistics. Such statements are
based on representations made by Bolloré Logistics and
have not been independently verified by Air
Canada.
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