DB Schenker’s Kumar on decarbonizing the airfreight industry
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Asok Kumar, executive vice president and global head of airfreight at DB Schenker, about SAF, sustainability initiatives and the current push to decarbonize the air
Episode 35 of the On Air with Air Cargo Next podcast, hosted by Air Cargo Next, titled "DB Schenker’s Kumar on decarbonizing the airfreight industry" was published on August 24, 2021 and runs 17 minutes.
August 24, 2021 ·17m · On Air with Air Cargo Next
Summary
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Asok Kumar, executive vice president and global head of airfreight at DB Schenker, about SAF, sustainability initiatives and the current push to decarbonize the airfreight industry.
Episode Description
Throughout the past year, carriers and freight forwarders have partnered on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives to help reduce carbon emissions within the airfreight industry. While aviation currently accounts for roughly 12% of all carbon dioxide emissions from transport sources, according to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), airfreight stakeholders recognize that cargo growth comes with the responsibility to reduce its carbon emissions.
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Asok Kumar, executive vice president and global head of airfreight at DB Schenker, about SAF, sustainability initiatives and the current push to decarbonize the airfreight industry.
For more on SAF and sustainability, see our full feature in the latest online issue of Air Cargo World.
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