How is the air cargo sector redefining waste management, one supply chain at a time?

At the 2025 IATA World Cargo Symposium in Dubai, industry leaders emphasized that sustainability in air cargo extends beyond Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to include waste management and circular economy principles. They discussed rethinking waste as a resource and the need for a cultural shift from a linear to a circular approach, involving collaboration, standardization, and transparency in procurement. Panelists highlighted the importance of sharing knowledge across operations and integrating sustainability into the core of business practices to achieve significant environmental and economic benefits.