Emirates saved 48,000 tonnes of fuel and cut emissions by 151,000 tonnes through operating initiatives.

Emirates began implementing "Green Operating Procedures" (Green Ops) in 2016. This approach aims to reduce on-ground and in-flight fuel use, provide pilots with the necessary education, awareness, data analytics and technology to manage flights as efficiently as possible.

In a recent report titled ‘How Emirates pilots reduce fuel emissions during operations’, the airline highlighted its efforts, led by an internal cross-functional Operations Efficiency Steering Group, to mitigate unnecessary fuel burn and emissions while maintaining the highest safety standards. In the last financial year 2023-2024, ‘Green Ops’ and other operating initiatives helped Emirates reduce fuel burn by more than 48,000 tonnes and carbon emissions by over 151,000 tonnes.

Captain Hassan Al Hammadi, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President Flight Operations, stated, "We're proud of the work done across the Flight Operations team and the contributions of our pilots in significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. This achievement is a result of collective discipline, commitment, and dedication to sustainable aviation practices, all while maintaining the highest levels of safety.

“We've equipped our pilot community with the latest tools and applications to monitor and review their flight performance, helping them to improve their awareness of how their flying techniques impact fuel consumption and emissions. We'll continue to invest in cutting-edge technologies and accelerate solutions that yield long-term environmental benefits.”

The report also highlighted key operational measures such as: Discretionary Extra Fuel, Flight speed optimization, Reduced flap landing, Idle reverse thrust, Reduced engine taxi-in (RETI), Optimized flight routings, Technology and Innovation - Flight Pulse, Centre of Gravity Optimization, APU Usage, and Adjusted potable water uplift.