Environmental responsibility

TAROM environment policy

The Romanian National Air Transport Company TAROM S.A. understands that climate change is real and requires immediate action.

Given the climate challenges facing society today, we believe it is our responsibility to accelerate our energy transition and contribute to the transformation efforts towards sustainable aviation.

We embrace the goal adopted by the international community that the world should go green by mid-century. We are working hard and committing resources to reach an ambitious target of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

To achieve these targets, our strategy is divided into three main strands:

Fleet renewal

The gradual replacement of aircraft in our fleet with cleaner and more fuel-efficient new generation models is one of our key measures. This has resulted in the withdrawal from operation of ATR42-500 aircraft over 20 years old and their replacement by new generation ATR72-600 aircraft, the most fuel efficient regional aircraft. The renewal of the B737 fleet is currently underway with the introduction of the more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly B737-MAX aircraft. On average, we expect a reduction of at least 15% in fuel consumption, and thus CO2 emissions, through the introduction of new generation aircraft.

Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is also one of the most promising levers that will help us reduce our CO₂ emissions, with the greatest impact for CO₂ reduction. Thus, the percentage of SAF included in aviation fuel, should be a minimum of 2% from 2025, rising to 6% in 2030, 32% in 2040 and finally 63% in 2050.

Fuel efficiency

Fuel efficiency can be achieved both in flight by optimising the flight plan and on the ground by optimising taxi time and using a single engine, using ground electrical power supplies (GPU) to operate on-board systems while stationary. In addition to the three directions mentioned above, TAROM reinforces its commitment through complementary actions such as the use on board our aircraft of exclusively recyclable packaging. We are also taking steps to limit waste generation and increase the amount of waste recycled. By integrating sustainable development into our activities and operations, we strive to support the Sustainable Development Goals (as defined by the United Nations) that fall within our scope of activity.

TAROM - THINKING GREEN TO KEEP THE SKY BLUE

The challenges of the impact of aviation on the environment are closely related to the quality of life and sustainable development necessary for securing a clean environment for the future generations.

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SUSTAINABLE FLIGHT

The flight towards a more sustainable air transport industry starts with TAROM and SkyTeam, on the International Day for Biological Diversity.

The second edition of The SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge takes place between the 15th and the 28th of May, 2023.

TAROM dedicates the first flight of the SkyTeam challenge to the wondrous Biodiversity of the Danube Delta, one of the most appreciated natural wonders of the world.

Please see this symbolic gesture as a call for our shared responsibility to protect and conserve the Danube Delta's priceless natural heritage.

We, at TAROM, are happy and grateful to participate in the SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge, since the last edition of the friendly competition TAROM was awarded first place in three separate categories of challenges: the company with "the least CO2 emissions on a medium courier flight", the company with "the best waste management system" and the company with "the best employee engagement". This competition, however is not about winners and losers, it's about getting a strong win for the environment.

22 airlines joined this years` challenge. TAROM aims to innovate and show, once again, that we are capable of self-improvement in order to reach sustainable goals and build new and applicable recipe for the whole industry. Our secret is simple. A great innovation team of aviation professionals ready and eager to push for this common goal.

The key flights are, for medium courier, RO415 și RO 416 Bucharest – Madrid – Bucharest on the 22nd of May and shor courier RO 237 si RO 238 Bucharest-Budapest - Bucharest.

Why fly sustainability?

Sustainable development means first and foremost awareness for the real impact that each of our activities has on the environment. This is why TAROM will always show that we can safely and securely fly with top efficiency and lowest possible CO2 emissions.

Only together

We would like to thank all our passengers for their willingness to participate in our pro-environment and pro-efficiency messages. Especially for understanding that as far as luggage is concerned, sometimes less is more. A lighter load for an aircraft means significantly less CO2 emissions, as well as lower boarding times! In one short word: efficiency.

SkyTeam organized a friendly competition of ideas and innovations with the goal to test credible solutions for reducing any negative environment impact that the air transport industry has. In 2022, the SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge clearly demonstrated that airlines can fly on average with 32% plus efficiency and an altogether lower CO2 impact. Please see the last years' result here.

We wish all 1500+ participants in the challenge good luck and please know that we appreciate everything you are doing in order to build a more sustainable air transport business.

We would like to thank all the internal and external partners involved in this project, who, through their actions, contribute to the sustainable flights.

With TAROM and SkyTeam we fly higher, lighter and more sustainable!

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Partners: ROMATSA, AIHCB, Uplift Aviation