A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

01.Highlights

02.Seeing Green

04.Proving our commitment over the long haul

06.Tonnes of savings

08.The good oil

10.Taking it personally

12.Grounds for optimism

14.Fast forward »

16.Checklist

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WE’VE COMMITTED $2 BILLION TO FLEET CHANGES.

BY OCTOBER 2013, THE AVERAGE AGE OF OUR

LONG HAUL FLEET WILL BE JUST 6.5 YEARS, MEANING

WE WILL HAVE ONE OF THE YOUNGEST, MOST

TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED AND EFFICIENT FLEETS

IN THE WORLD.

We’re aiming to meet at least 10 percent of our total fuel needs with sustainable fuels by 2013.

WE AIM TO BE THE FIRST AIRLINE TO TEST JATROPHA

(A SUSTAINABLE FUEL) ON A LARGE PASSENGER

AIRCRAFT.

Travellers wanting to help offset their personal carbon emissions can now do so through the Air New Zealand online calculator at www.airnz.co.nz then click on “Help Us Help the Environment”.

FUEL REDUCTION INITIATIVES ALREADY IN PLACE SAVE

90,963 TONNES OF CO2 EMISSIONS A YEAR. PLANNED

NEW INITIATIVES WILL INCREASE THAT TO 130,000

TONNES EACH YEAR BY 2010. THIS INCLUDES

WINGLETS AND ZONAL DRYERS.

“We are already demonstrating global leadership in this area and plan to ensure Air New Zealand makes a real diff erence in reducing aviation’s impact on the environment.”

This year we undertook a world first – a flight called Aspire 1, designed to demonstrate how fuel efficient aircraft can be under optimum flight planning conditions.

WE’VE ESTABLISHED THE AIR NEW ZEALAND

ENVIRONMENT TRUST TO GIVE CUSTOMERS

AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST DIRECTLY IN

CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN NEW ZEALAND.

Almost 2,500 Air New Zealanders are now part of our Green Team.

WE’VE RECENTLY JOINED THE ALGAL BIOMASS

ORGANIZATION WHOSE CHARTER IS TO HELP

ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL

APPLICATION OF ALGAE-BASED FUEL.

Our Environmental Management System, based on the international standard ISO 14001, will in future position Air New Zealand as a leader in the aviation industry.

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See� g Green

> NEW ZEALAND is committed to global leadership in environmental matters. Our

leaders speak publicly in international meetings promoting New Zealand’s

pledge to environmental sustainability. As an airline, we spend millions

of dollars globally every year promoting our country’s image of 100% Pure.

01. FLEET ENHANCEMENT

02. ACTIVE FUEL REDUCTION

03. ALTERNATIVE FUEL EXPLORATION

04. PASSENGER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMMES

05. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

06. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

07. ENVIRONMENTAL SPONSORSHIP

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For an isolated island destination such as ours, air

travel is critical. As a country, we are dependent on

tourism and trade. Our future as New Zealand’s

national carrier is also reliant on the protection and

enhancement of our unique and treasured

environment. This makes effective, sustainable air

travel a priority. As the only airline in the world

dedicated solely to destinations to, from and within

New Zealand, we need to endorse this country’s

clean, green reputation. If we don’t continue to

innovate, New Zealand is in danger of losing its

appeal as a place to visit and a country to trade with.

We’ve recognised for some time that being at the forefront

of the airline industry’s initiatives to minimise CO2 emissions

is key to our long-term survival as a business. This helps

explain why environmental awareness and sustainability had

been core strategies at Air New Zealand long before it

became trendy. In fact, our record of actively looking for

ways to reduce CO2 emissions through fuel conservation

dates back several years. And our noise abatement

programme started way before that in 1991.

We see environmental awareness as an opportunity

> Aircraft account for approximately three percent of total

global CO2 emissions, yet they support eight percent of

global economic activity. So aviation is still a highly effective

and responsible form of transport worldwide and one that

makes a vital contribution socially and economically.

Nevertheless, we recognise that public concern over the

environmental impact of air travel is high, and we are

determined to help people travel with as little impact as

possible. We are already demonstrating global leadership

in this area and plan to take a bold stance through our

environmental initiatives.

Flying into the future

> We have a clear vision for what flying with Air New Zealand

will mean in the future. From the moment customers book

their ticket we want them to know that their experience

of flying with us will not only be highly enjoyable but that

we are also the most environmentally responsible airline

available for their travel.

Customers will be able to make a contribution toward

offsetting their CO2 emissions when they book with

Air New Zealand, wherever they are travelling. They will also

be able to make a donation to the Air New Zealand

Environment Trust, directly contributing to creating a more

healthy environment. Check-in will be paperless and effortless.

On board, we’ll do everything we can to minimise

environmental impacts using recycling and other systems and

processes. The flight itself will be powered by sustainable,

safe fuels, and will have been planned to keep fuel use to a

minimum. Finally, we will deliver travellers to destinations

where they can stay in environmentally friendly

accommodation and enjoy responsible tourism experiences.

Right now, some of our brightest minds are focused on

making sure we create a more sustainable future through

our environmental initiatives. I look forward to continuing

to share our progress.ROB FYFECHIEF EXECUTIVE

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FLEET ENHANCEMENT

$2 billion investment.

One of the youngest, most technologically advanced, fuel effi cient and environmentally friendly long haul fl eets in the world.

Our intention is to source 10 percent of the total annual fuel needs from sustainable fuel by 2013.

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Updating our fleet represents a step-change opportunity

to embrace new technology and new levels of efficiency.

It’s an opportunity that comes along infrequently – and at

Air New Zealand we’re doing all we can to make sure we

maximise the environmental benefits from the transition.

Air New Zealand’s fleet changes began when we introduced

Airbus A320s, Boeing 777-200ERs and Bombardier Q300s. In

the next few years, with the arrival of B787-9s, B777-300ERs

and the B777-200ER enhancement package, we will be the

proud owner of one of the youngest, most technologically

advanced and fuel efficient long haul fleets in the world.

A step-change opportunity

Air New Zealand has committed $2 billion to this programme

because there is simply no other way to gain the significant

changes that fleet enhancement makes possible. Our 787s,

for example, will be 20 percent more fuel efficient than

comparable aircraft today and the 777-300ERs will be around

15 percent more fuel efficient than the aircraft they replace.

We cannot afford to let such extraordinary gains pass us by.

Putting this airline on a sustainable footing is about

embracing the long-term opportunities in combination with

continuous improvement initiatives, to see us take advantage

of incremental advances.

This combination represents a sustainable balance, we

believe, between market capacity and environmental

responsibility. It will enable Air New Zealand to contain costs

whilst using new technology to achieve growth in business

with less risk. At the same time, the reduced fuel burn will

mean a lower carbon footprint for each traveller.

The million barrel target

Every litre of fuel we save means less emissions. Our

intention is to source 10 percent of our total annual fuel

needs from environmentally sustainable sources by 2013.

It’s an ambitious goal but one we are doing everything

we can to achieve.

Over the long term, we believe environmental responsiveness

has the potential to be an exciting point of difference for us.

The next generation of aircraft, on the drawing board now at

Boeing and Airbus and due for release around 2020,

should see another huge leap in fuel efficiency.

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Tonnes of sav� gsManagement of our fuel use to benefit the environment has been a priority for years. Modelling of fuel performance is sophisticated and well understood. This ensures we can predict fuel usage with a high degree of confidence and that we can measure progress extremely accurately.

Within the past four years alone, we have instigated 41

projects which have had or are having a positive environmental

impact. Between August 2004 and March 2008 our CO2

emissions were reduced by 90,963 tonnes per year.

Initiatives to date range from reducing weight on aircraft to

more accurate fuel loadings, optimising flight speeds,

increased use of ground power when aircraft are at the airport

gate and improved descent profiles.

In 2006, an IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis delivered

Air New Zealand a list of opportunities that could further cut

fuel usage by as much as three percent.

These included:

PILOT OPERATING TECHNIQUE – the flight management

computer operates the aircraft at the most efficient speeds and

provides guidance on the optimum altitudes. However, a pilot

can still affect the amount of fuel burn when the aircraft

is ascending and descending as well as taxiing. The most

significant gains in this area have been domestically where, with

the cooperation of Airways New Zealand, the arrival process

has been streamlined to be as fuel efficient as possible.

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT USAGE – these smaller engines

power the electrical systems of a plane and are used on the

ground to run lights and air conditioning while aircraft are

being maintained or cleaned. This uses valuable fuel. Much less

power is used when the systems are supplied from ground-

based power supplies.

AIRCRAFT WEIGHT INITIATIVES – this includes the gradual

introduction of lighter weight equipment such as cargo

containers and galley carts as well as some inflight products.

The amount of drinkable water carried on each flight has been

significantly reduced to align with actual demand.

USER PREFERRED ROUTING – flying the most efficient route

between departure and destination can have a major effect

on the amount of fuel burned.

JUST-IN-TIME FUELLING – traditionally, the amount of fuel

needed for a flight has been estimated well in advance of a

flight taking off. Now, on all our wide body flights, the amount

of fuel needed is not finalised until just before departure

when we are completely sure of the fuel that will be needed

during that flight.

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ACTIVE FUEL REDUCTION

A world leader in examining every aspect of fl ight operations to reduce CO2 emissions by saving fuel.

Instigated 41 projects in the past four years alone that have had or are having a positive environmental impact.

Between August 2004 and March 2008, CO2 emissions were reduced by 90,963 tonnes per year.

One of the lowest fuel burn rates in the Star Alliance network.

The fi rst non-US international carrier to join the San Francisco Oceanic Tailored Arrivals Trial. It has already saved 69.4 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Pivotal role in the world’s fi rst “optimum fl ight” that will set a new benchmark for fuel savings.

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Other efforts to further reduce CO2 emissions include:

> Being the launch customer for the aerodynamic

enhancement package on the fleet of eight Boeing 777-200ER

aircraft, which will reduce drag by one percent and has the

potential to reduce overall carbon emissions by 10,375

tonnes per annum.

> Winglets to be fitted to the Boeing 767 fleet so that the

aircraft will fly more economically, saving 16,320 tonnes of

CO2 annually.

> Installing zonal dryers to remove water from insulation

blankets in the crown of the B737, A320, B777 and B767

aircraft, saving 5,400 tonnes of CO2 per year.

> Continuing to reduce weight on aircraft through ongoing

assessment.

> Introducing Dynamic Air Route Planning (DARP) on long

haul flights. This saving on flights to North America alone

would be 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually.

Air New Zealand was the first non-US international carrier

invited to join the San Francisco Oceanic Tailored Arrivals Trial,

which is a joint venture between Boeing, NASA, the FAA and

San Francisco Airport.

The trial allows Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-200ER aircraft

to make full use of interlinked onboard and ground technology

to descend into San Francisco Airport with minimal air traffic

control intervention. By being able to continuously descend

directly into the airport rather than flying a series of steps

with segments of level flight, the aircraft is able to reduce

both noise and fuel consumption. On an annual basis, the

use of these San Francisco tailored arrivals has the potential

to reduce Air New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by over

500 tonnes.

The idea was extended further when Air New Zealand

carried out the world’s first “optimum flight” using a Boeing

777-200ER between Auckland and San Francisco. Aspire 1

optimised gate-to-gate travel and achieved fuel savings of

4600 litres.

Fuel reduction is one of those areas where there is no finish

line but only relentless and continuous improvement.

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Fuel reduction is one of those areas where there is no fi nish line but only relentless and continuous improvement.

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THROUGH SUSTA INABLE FUELS

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THE GOOD

OIL“JATROPHA MEETS ALL THREE

OF AIR NEW ZEALAND’S NON-NEGOTIABLE CRITERIA

– SOCIAL, TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL – FOR AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FUEL.”

Image courtesy of Forest & Kim Starr.

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ALTERNATIVE FUEL EXPLORATION

We are a world leader in the search for sustainable fuels for use in aviation.

We’re holding the world’s fi rst fl ight test on a large passenger aircraft using fuel sourced from Jatropha Curcas.

JUNE 2008

Air New Zealand is a world leader in the search for sustainable fuels for use in aviation

Our aim is to meet at least 10 percent of our total annual

needs – around one million barrels – using environmentally

sustainable fuels by 2013. Studies have already shown that

sustainable fuels can lead to a 40-50 percent reduction in

CO2 emissions on a lifecycle basis.

Why we’re so interested in Jatropha

One option showing real promise is the Jatropha Curcas

plant. Jatropha grows to around three metres high and

produces seeds that contain an inedible lipid oil that can be

used to produce fuel. The plant seems to thrive in difficult

growing conditions including arid and non-arable areas.

Each seed produces between 30 and 40 percent of its

mass in oil.

Most importantly, Jatropha Curcas meets all three of

Air New Zealand’s non-negotiable criteria – social, technical

and commercial – for an environmentally sustainable fuel.

Firstly, it doesn’t compete with existing food stocks. Secondly,

the fuel looks like it will be at least as good as the product we

use today. Finally, it has the potential to be cheaper than

existing fuel supplies and is readily available.

Taking to the skies

Air New Zealand’s next step will be the world’s first flight

test on a large passenger aircraft using fuel sourced from

the Jatropha plant. The Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400

Rolls Royce powered test flight is scheduled to take place

in Auckland toward the end of 2008, subject to final

regulatory approvals and fuel testing by the engine

manufacturer.

The 747 was chosen because it has eight separate tanks

for its four engines. One of these tanks will be filled with

a mix of Jatropha-based fuel and jet fuel and this will be

used to operate that one engine. Extensive testing on the

fuel is already being done on the ground prior to

the flight. In flight, the fuel will be tested again for

effectiveness, and the engine inspected after the flight

to see how it has performed.

Robust supply chain gives reassurance about supply

The oil Air New Zealand is sourcing for refining for

the test flight comes from South Eastern Africa (Malawi,

Mozambique and Tanzania) and India, and is sourced from

Jatropha seeds grown on environmentally sustainable

plantations. The land has not been forest land or virgin

grassland within the previous two decades. The quality of

the soil and climate is such that the land is not suitable for

the vast majority of food crops and the plantations are

rain-fed and not mechanically irrigated.

Of course, a robust supply chain model is critical

for the success of this new fuel and again, the signs

are promising. Over 800 million hectares of sustainable,

non-forested, non-food land are suitable for Jatropha

plantations. However, unlike oil production, which is

dependent on scale, Jatropha-based fuel can be

produced viably in small amounts.

TIMETABLE

Sustainable jet fuel ready for flight test

Jatropha oil refined to sustainable jet fuel

OCTOBER 2008 LATE 2008

Jatropha oil sourced from East Africa and India

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TAKING IT PERSONALLY

> Travellers wanting to help offset their personal carbon

emissions can do so with Air New Zealand.

The scheme, which was launched on 27 March 2008, allows

travellers to pay via the Air New Zealand website towards

offsetting their carbon footprint. It’s an opportunity for those

who want to do something about the environmental

situation to do so, simply, quickly and effectively.

Air New Zealand has an agreement with TrustPower

for an initial tranche of high quality Kyoto carbon credits

from Trustpower’s Tararua III wind farm in the Manawatu.

TrustPower was awarded these credits from the Government

under its Projects to Reduce Emissions scheme.

The major difference between Air New Zealand’s scheme

and others is that it is offered by the airline directly, not

through a third party provider. This means that there is no

administration fee associated with the scheme, so all the

money paid by passengers goes directly towards carbon

credits. Third party provided schemes typically involve an

administration fee of 25 to 40 percent. Furthermore, instead

of using generic industry information to calculate CO2 emissions,

Air New Zealand uses transparent, Air New Zealand

specific calculations that reflect the efficiencies it continues

to gain and the type of aircraft and passenger load factors

associated with a particular journey. This information is

audited and updated regularly to ensure it is accurate.

Another important aspect of Air New Zealand’s scheme is

that the credits themselves are New Zealand based.

With no viable alternative to air travel to and from

New Zealand in sight, more and more people are

recognising that being environmentally responsible is not

about travelling less, it’s about travelling more responsibly.

The scheme allows travellers to nominate any journey and

to offset the equivalent CO2 emissions for that journey.

They will be given the opportunity to pay that amount or to

nominate how much they would like to pay. They can also

elect to make a contribution at any time.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: WORK IN PROGRESS

> Many Air New Zealanders are taking on the drive for

environmental responsibility. Almost 2,500 staff now belong

to the Green Team and have signed up to help reduce both

their own, and our company’s, environmental impact. Our

people joining the Team receive a welcome pack and can

go onto the Green Team website to access all kinds of

information about ‘being green’. They also receive invitations

to special events and competitions.

SYSTEMATIC CHANGE

> Air New Zealand’s ambitious Group Wide Environmental

Management System (EMS) underpins our commitment to

minimise the impact of our operations on our surroundings

through the integration of sound environmental principles

across all areas of the company.

Our EMS provides a clear structure for implementing our

Environmental Policy.

Our EMS is based on the international standard ISO 14001

and guides our environmental programme to minimise our

environmental impact and our current focus includes:

> Fuel use and associated emissions

> Energy use (particularly electricity)

> Waste management and disposal

> Environmental compliance

> Emissions to air, land and water

> Environmental training and awareness

The EMS has a regular audit and review programme to

ensure the system is applicable to the operations undertaken

at Air New Zealand.

Key areas of interest are waste management and more

efficient energy use. We are currently gathering the

data needed to establish specific goals and targets. We’re

also investigating how to further reduce our energy use

across all our operational facilities. Our goal is to achieve a

five percent reduction or greater in the amount of energy we

use at selected sites. We are also looking at the amount of

paper we use across the organisation.

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“The scheme allows travellers to nominate any journey and to off set the equivalent CO2 emissions for that journey.”

PASSENGER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMMES

Opportunity for travellers to pay via the Air New Zealand website towards offsetting their carbon footprint.

Based on transparent, trip-specifi c calculations.

No administration fee so all the money goes directly towards carbon credits.

Credits themselves are high quality, Government backed Kyoto credits and New Zealand sourced.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Goal is to achieve a five percent reduction or greater in the amount of electricity we use at selected sites.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Based on the international standard ISO 14001.

Will position Air New Zealand as a leader in the region in terms of performance monitoring.

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“Air New Zealand’s ambitious Environmental Management System (ems) underpins our commitment to minimise the impact of our operations on our surroundings.”

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GROUNDS FOR OPTIMISM

< G R EG HART // MANGARARA STATION

In addition to offering personal offsetting online, Air New Zealand has established the Air New Zealand Environment Trust to give customers an opportunity to invest directly in conservation projects in New Zealand.

“The trustees include environmentalists Rob Fenwick and Ruud Kleinpaste... Air New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Norm Thompson and General Counsel John Blair.”

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Established as an independent charitable trust under the Established as an independent charitable trust under the

Charities Act 2005, and funded by passengers’ donations, , and funded by passengers’ donations,

sponsorship from Air New Zealand and through donations sponsorship from Air New Zealand and through donations

from other companies, the Trust has been formed to help with from other companies, the Trust has been formed to help with

the “protection, promotion and preservation of the natural the “protection, promotion and preservation of the natural

environment, flora and fauna of New Zealand”. environment, flora and fauna of New Zealand”.

Achieving these goals could see the Trust involved with Achieving these goals could see the Trust involved with

projects that contribute to bio-diversity, research initiatives projects that contribute to bio-diversity, research initiatives

with environmental aims, education and/or funds for with environmental aims, education and/or funds for

environmental initiatives which will benefit the public.environmental initiatives which will benefit the public.

The trustees include environmentalists Rob Fenwick and The trustees include environmentalists Rob Fenwick and

Ruud Kleinpaste, who both have a strong interest in Ruud Kleinpaste, who both have a strong interest in

New Zealand environmental issues, along with Air New Zealand New Zealand environmental issues, along with Air New Zealand

Deputy Chief Executive Norm Thompson and General Deputy Chief Executive Norm Thompson and General

Counsel John Blair.

Air New Zealand has made a one-off initial payment to help Air New Zealand has made a one-off initial payment to help

the Trust get established.

The Trust’s first project is a conservation programme The Trust’s first project is a conservation programme

involving more than 100 hectares on Mangarara Station in hectares on Mangarara Station in

Hawke’s Bay, where 85,000 trees will be planted over the trees will be planted over the

next three years to create a conservation reserve. The next three years to create a conservation reserve. The 610

hectare station near Havelock North was one of the original hectare station near Havelock North was one of the original

sheep farms in Hawke’s Bay, and has been worked since sheep farms in Hawke’s Bay, and has been worked since

1850. Owners Greg and Rachel Hart, who have farmed

Mangarara for the past 12 years, want to develop a model

sustainable farming system which will include native

reforestation, pastoral tree planting and an holistic approach

to soil management. A key part of the initiative is that

the public will have access to the farm to see the project

as it develops.

The first native trees, kanuka and hebes, were planted this

year. These fast-growing plants will provide shade and

shelter for the next generation of natives which have been

grown from seeds sourced from already established bush

at Mangarara. Those seedlings will be planted next year.

Trees including species such as Willow, Poplar, Pin Oak,

Red Alder, Plane, Gleditsia and Robinia will improve

nutrient cycling, provide shade and shelter for livestock

and help attract birds to the property.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPONSORSHIP

Opportunity for customers to invest directly in conservation projects in New Zealand.

First project will be a conservation programme on Mangarara Station in Hawke’s Bay.

To recognise the environmental impact of staff business travel over the next two years, Air New Zealand has made an initial one-off payment to help the Trust get established.

Our approach to the environment lays out clear guidelines for moving our airline forward as quickly and as responsibly as possible.

Fa� forward

To achieve that, we’ve set ourselves some big targets. We’ve said, for

example, that our medium-term aim is to source up to 10 percent of our

fuel from renewable/sustainable sources. Even a year ago, such a goal

would have been little more than a pipe dream. But one of the most

exciting things about this area is that things are changing. Fast.

Ideas that just months ago seemed almost impossible are now, as a

result of shifting economics and technological advances, well on their

way to realisation. Jatropha is a shining example of that.

But our quest to show the world what New Zealanders are capable of

means we won’t stop there. Already, we’re looking at other fuel options

to see us into the future. And one of those is algae. Algae are an ideal

low cost, renewable and environmentally progressive raw material that

can be converted into biofuels. Algae can grow rapidly (doubling in

biomass in as little as a few hours).

No one airline, research organisation or scientific group holds the key

to making air travel more environmentally sustainable. Success requires

a collective effort across research organisations, aircraft and engine

manufacturers, fuel companies, refiners and airlines. That’s why in

June 2008, we joined three other airlines and biofuel technology

developer UOP LLC as part of the newly formed Algal Biomass

Organization (ABO). Together with Boeing, which co-chairs the ABO,

we’re advocating for the identification and acceleration of sustainable

algae-based biofuels that have lower life cycle carbon emissions.

Test flights, commercialisation of biofuels, new efficiency projects...

nothing is off the table. It’s matched by an approach to the environment

that lays out clear guidelines for moving our airline forward as quickly

and as responsibly as possible.

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1_We will continue to look for environmentally acceptable alternatives in every aspect of our business. 2_We will stay at the forefront of change in aircraft design and technological change. 3_We will take some economic risks to achieve our corporate environmental goals and to show leadership internationally. 4_We will speak out on environmental issues, and make sure our opinion counts. 5_We will ensure that anything we undertake environmentally has credibility and integrity. 6_We will inform New Zealanders of environmental issues and suggest ways for them to participate in creating a more sustainable future.

Checkli� Fuel use and emissions• fleet enhancement ✓

• active fuel reduction ✓

• alternative fuel exploration ✓

• passenger responsibility programmes ✓

Energy useEnergy management ✓

Waste management and disposalWaste management ✓

Environmental awareness• Green Team ✓

• Air NZ Environment Trust ✓

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“Our goal is to be the world’s most environmentally sustainable airline.”

Achieved

If you have a specific matter that you wish to discuss, or you’d like our perspective on an industry-wide concern, please contact:

Dianne Paton Communications Manager Community and Environment

YOU CAN GET REGULAR UPDATES ON OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AT

dianne.paton@airnz.co.nz+64 21 707 262 mobile+64 9 336 2276 direct dial

We look forward to reporting back on our progress.

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ydne

y. A

IR0

88