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http://boeing.com/aboutus/environment/environmental_report/index.html

This is our plan. These are our commitments.


Cleaner and cleaner. Less and less.


Jet fuel powers the airplanes that connect people and economies around the world. It also produces carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases at the center of climate change concerns. That's why Boeing Commercial Airplanes is committed to helping develop cleaner fuels and innovating commercial aircraft that use less and less fuel to begin with. Today, saving one pound of fuel means producing three fewer pounds of carbondioxide. Our industry's contribution to human-produced emissions is small and we are focused on keeping it that way. 15%
improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions for each new generation of airplane Design innovation is the essence of our DNA as a company. By continually harnessing the power of design, we create game-changing airplanes that are each more environmentally progressive than the last. Because increasing fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions are our priority, every new genera- tion of Boeing commercial aircraft will deliver ever-increasing advances in these areas. 25%
efficiency improvement in worldwide fleet fuel use and CO2 emissions by 2020 New, more efficient airplanes are only part of the solution. We're working closely with the industry to improve the environmental performance of existing fleet operations. Significant reductions in fuel and CO 2 emissions are being achieved through improvements in carrier and airport operations as well as upgraded equipment. Additionally, we're focused on industry and government initiatives to optimize air traffic management systems, which represent a significant opportunity for efficiency improvements. 75%
of technology research and development will benefit environmental performance Technology creates new possibilities. We are pioneering new technologies that deliver measurable improvements in environmental performance. Our research and development is focused on improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and minimizing noise footprints. We're also pursuing low carbon alternative fuels. 100%
of manufacturing sites planned for ISO 14001 certification An airplane's environmental footprint begins well before its first flight. Our focus spans the entire product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to the recycling of decommissioned aircraft. As an advocate and proven practitioner of Lean+ processes, all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes' manufacturing sites have achieved or will achieve certification under stringent and internationally accepted environmental management standards.

Article Index


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Sustainable Biofuel Resource Center

Overview

Sustainability

Types of Sustainable Biofuels

Fuel Requirements

Fuel Processing Methods

Commercialization

Flight Test Program

Biofuel Multimedia


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Continuous Innovation

Timeline


2
Renewable Energy

Fuel Cells

Energy Harvesting


3
Air Traffic System Efficiency

Overview

ATM Projects Around the World


4
Noise Reduction

Overview


5
Our Environmental Commitment

Plans and Commitments

Commitment to Action on Climate Change

Commitment to Sustainable Biofuels

BCA Environmental Brochure

2008 Environmental Report


Resources


News
JAL Biofuel Flight Demo Successful
01.30.09
article
JAL Biofuel Flight Demo Successful
01.30.09

Air New Zealand Flight Demo Successful
12.30.08
article
Air New Zealand Flight Demo Successful
12.30.08

Date Set for Continental Biofuel Test Flight
12.08.08
article
Date Set for Continental Biofuel Test Flight
12.08.08

Boeing Supports Fuel Reduction Initiatives
11.12.08
article
Boeing Supports Fuel Reduction Initiatives
11.12.08

Date Set for ANZ Biofuel Test Flight
11.11.08
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Date Set for ANZ Biofuel Test Flight
11.11.08

Boeing and Sustainable Fuels
11.04.08
download
Boeing and Sustainable Fuels
11.04.08

Air New Zealand Biofuel Flight Demo
10.29.08
download
Air New Zealand Biofuel Flight Demo
10.29.08

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
09.24.08
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
09.24.08

Japan Airlines Biofuel Demo Flight
06.23.08
article
Japan Airlines Biofuel Demo Flight
06.23.08

Airlines, UOP join Algal Organization
06.20.08
article
Airlines, UOP join Algal Organization
06.20.08

Boeing Helps Found Algal Biomass Organization
06.09.08
article
Boeing Helps Found Algal Biomass Organization
06.09.08

Boeing's Environmental Focus in 2008
05.22.08
article
Boeing's Environmental Focus in 2008
05.22.08

Boeing and Airbus Join Forces
04.22.08
article
Boeing and Airbus Join Forces
04.22.08

Continental Airlines Biofuel Flight Demo
03.13.08
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Continental Airlines Biofuel Flight Demo
03.13.08

Virgin Atlantic Biofuel Flight Demo
02.25.08
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Virgin Atlantic Biofuel Flight Demo
02.25.08

Links
Aviation Industry and the Environment
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Aviation Industry and the Environment
Boeing's Progressive Products and Services
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Boeing's Progressive Products and Services
Environmental Partners
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Environmental Partners

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