In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Korea plans to reduce carbon emissions from its international airports by 10% by 2030 while increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel, according to a government report.
The plan, covering the 2026–2030 period, has been prepared jointly by the transport, environment and industry ministries. It estimates that carbon emissions from international airports could rise to 29.8 million tons by 2030, an increase of 28% from the 23.3 million tons recorded this year, according to the report.
The government aims to cut this projected figure by 10%, or about 2.87 million tons, through a series of measures.
According to the report, the reduction will be achieved by expanding the use of sustainable aviation fuel, reducing aircraft standby time during take-off and landing, and improving overall efficiency in airport operations.
As part of the plan, international flights departing from Korea will be required to use sustainable aviation fuel for at least 1% of their total fuel use. This requirement will be increased to between 3% and 5% after 2030, it added.
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