Singapore Airlines Warns of $156 Million Climate Costs as Emissions Surge

DHP Radio, Singapore – Singapore Airlines says it could be hit with more than $150 million in climate compliance costs by 2030 as emissions continue to climb.

In its latest sustainability report, the airline flagged a 14% spike in direct flight emissions, largely driven by a surge in passengers and longer routes due to airspace restrictions.

The biggest climate burden? Scope 1 emissions—those from aircraft fuel. More travelers, more fuel burned, more carbon released.

Singapore Airlines is part of a global push for cleaner skies. The airline has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, leaning heavily on new-generation fuel-efficient planes to cut down its carbon footprint.

CEO Goh Choon Phong says newer aircraft are the industry’s best bet for slashing emissions in the short term. But make no mistake—carbon compliance is about to get a lot more expensive.