Climate Rising

BCG Climate Vision 2050: Sustainability at 36,000 Feet

Jun 21, 2023

25:26

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Challenges of Sustainable Aviation

2min

The Challenges of Decarbonizing Aviation

2min

The Rise of the Middle Class in the Aviation Industry

2min

The Impact of Climate Change on Aviation Systems

2min

The Effects of Flight Delays on Air Traffic

2min

The Future of Air Traffic Management Systems

2min

The Future of Aviation Fuel

2min

The Future of Aviation Fuel

2min

10.

The Challenges of Synthetic Aviation Fuels

2min

11.

The Challenges of Fueling Aircraft With Liquid Hydrogen

2min

12.

The Future of Aviation

2min

13.

The Importance of Collaboration in Aviation

2min

14.

Climate Rising: How the World Radially Reduced Carbon Emissions and Saved Itself From Climate Catastrophe

3min

For the second episode in our series on corporate net zero programs, we’re sharing an episode on airline decarbonization from the Climate Vision 2050 podcast produced by the consulting firm Boston Consulting Group. This episode sets up a scenario in 2050 where the industry relies on liquid nitrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, electric aircraft, and blending-wing body planes, coupled with present-day experts who explain the changes.

Link to original podcast: BCG Climate Vision 2050 (“Sustainability at 36,000 feet” episode)

Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business & Environment Initiative