Aviation drives global connectivity, but managing the carbon emissions from jet fuel combustion is now essential for operational continuity and compliance purposes.
To meet these challenges, market-based mechanisms such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aim to incentivize airlines to take measurable action to address carbon emissions.
That’s where Direct Air Capture (DAC) comes in. Direct Air Capture offers airlines a scalable, technology-driven solution to manage residual emissions and maintain compliance with precision and confidence.
Why Airlines Need Scalable Solutions for Emissions
Despite operational efficiencies and adoption of more sustainable fuels, jet fuel combustion still produces unavoidable emissions.
SAF’s Contribution: Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plays a crucial role in reducing in-sector emissions and advancing fuel sustainability. However, global SAF production remains limited, and it cannot fully eliminate residual emissions.
DAC and SAF Together: By combining SAF with DAC, airlines can create a comprehensive carbon management strategy to help meet expectations and enhance sustainability performance.
How Direct Air Capture Enables Compliance and Confidence
DAC technology enables airlines to quantify, track, and verify the amount of CO2 removed from the atmosphere – an essential capability for demonstrating compliance to a market-based scheme that may heighten their requirements for carbon removal.
Aligning with Market Frameworks: Some market-based schemes are increasingly concerned about the durability and measurability of carbon management solutions. CORSIA sets clear requirements for emissions reductions and offsetting. While DAC removals have not yet been approved under CORSIA, they are under review for inclusion in ICAO’s CORSIA program. DAC is a highly technical carbon removal method that provides airlines with an approach to align with these standards. Unlike other traditional carbon offsets, DAC’s removals are stored through secure geologic sequestration and backed by robust measurement and reporting.
An Innovative Solution: DAC positions airlines for long-term carbon management, as market expectations around emissions verification and durability continue to rise.
Real-World Momentum: ANA and 1PointFive’s Partnership
As a relevant example, All Nippon Airways (ANA), a leading Japanese airline, has partnered with 1PointFive to integrate DAC solutions into its carbon management strategy. ANA’s adoption of DAC demonstrates a forward-looking approach to managing residual emissions with measurable and verifiable removals. Hear directly from ANA’s decarbonization team on how they’re integrating DAC into their carbon management strategy in our video series, Speaking in Tonnes.
This partnership illustrates how DAC is already being implemented in the aviation sector to help airlines align with frameworks like CORSIA and strengthen their carbon management efforts.
1PointFive’s Commitment to Scalable Carbon Management
With projects like STRATOS, 1PointFive is scaling DAC technology to deliver reliable, measurable carbon removals for airlines. Airlines can work with 1PointFive to integrate DAC into their emissions strategy and align their decarbonization methods more closely to ever rising market expectations for measurable, durable, and verifiable carbon removals.
Learn how DAC can enhance your airline’s carbon strategy, help meet compliance requirements, and strengthen operational resilience.
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