Sustainability at SAS / SAS Cargo

The overall objective for the SAS sustainability practices is to create long-term value growth for our owners and help SAS reach its targets, while safeguarding the societal, environmental and financial responsibility as well as ensuring continuous ongoing improvement efforts.

SAS Cargo's CO2 footprint

SAS Cargo's main source of CO2 emissions are from 


1. Jetfuel we use when transporting freight and mail. 
2. Trucking diesel when transporting freight on road.  

SAS sustainability goals

2025 goals
25% lower CO2 emissions compared with 2005 (absolute emissions)


2030 goals
Sustainable aviation fuel equivalent to SAS domestic production (on average 18% the last 5 years)
50% noise reduction compared with 2010
100% sustainable materials in the SAS customer offering
100% recycling where possible 
CO2 footprint


2050 goals
Net zero carbon emissions in line with IATAs updated ambition.


You may find the goals and the plan/program to achieve them in our Sustainability Reports

Initiatives and activities

SAS' sustainability program includes the following emission-related areas, which are all described in more detail below: 

Increase fuel efficiency

• Fleet renewal.
• Right sizing
• Fuel efficiency programs
• More efficient air space
• Collaboration with aircraft and engine manufacturers etc.
  
  

Biofuel & Emerging technologies

• Supporting Electric and hybrid aircraft projects etc.
• Biofuel; Letter of intent signed with Preem

Sustainable Products & Services

• Reduced use of plastic
• Reduced use of Hazardous materials
• Eco friendly dry clean
• Aircraft dry wash (97% less water)
• Aluminum can recycling
• Preorder meals
• Youth travel and Eurobonus offsetting etc.

SAS Cargo activities

• Increase Truck fuel efficiency
• Newer vehicles, Right sizing, Utilization, Ontime performance, Eco-driving, Tire programs etc
• Lightweight equipment
• ULD Containers 20% lighter, ULD Support “planks” 80% lighter 
• JiT performance 
• At gate in time in order for aircraft not to idle wait, 

In agreements with Ground Handling Agents

• Recycling and reusing (where possible) materials
• Recycle plastic from ULDs and pallets, replace wood support materials, euro-pallet programs, 
• Energy-saving-programs
• Replacing old lighting technology with new, Follow up programs for heating 
• Replace fossil fuel vehicles

Emission calculator and report

SAS Cargo emission calculator is a tool to help you estimate your share of aircraft emissions when you send freight with us.

Accuracy in calculations range from +/- 10% due to variables like; load onboard, flight profile, temperature, fuel, aircraft and engines.

Calculations are based on means of transportation, origin and destination and it is measured in kilograms. Covers entire SAS network.

Calculate your emissions

Order a report on your CO2 emissions here (requires login)