Carbon removals are becoming an essential piece of the decarbonisation puzzle—but their role is still evolving. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is shifting the narrative, pushing businesses to scale removals alongside deep emissions reductions rather than treating them as a final step. Meanwhile, the UK’s Jet Zero Taskforce is assessing the aviation sector’s demand for greenhouse gas removals and its wider climate impacts, adding further complexity to regulatory and strategic planning. Despite growing recognition, removals remain costly and technically challenging. Within aviation, integrating removals into compliance mechanisms like CORSIA and the EU ETS raises questions about credibility, market acceptability, and practical implementation.
This workshop will provide a hands-on discussion on what high-quality carbon removals look like, how they can complement SAF and address residual emissions, and how businesses can navigate cost risks, policy uncertainty, and evolving mandates. Rather than a last-resort measure, removals need to be embedded within long-term decarbonisation strategies. This session will explore how airlines and airports can do just that—ensuring alignment with science-based targets while managing operational and financial challenges.