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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Ryanair announces plan to hit net zero by 2050

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Budget airline Ryanair has said it will achieve carbon neutrality within 28 years, hitting net zero at the same time as the UK and the 27 member states of the EU expect to reach the same target.

The Irish company has described the date as an “ambitious goal”, but it brings it in line with other European carriers also aiming for the 2050 date, including British Airways, Lufthansa and easyJet.

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