1、CONNECT.CHAMPION.SUPPORT.GREEN SKIESSupporting the aviation sector to decarbonisePROGRAMME PARTNERSINTRODUCTIONIt is incumbent on every business to take action to decarbonise,in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.Research has shown that there are many steps businesses are already taking

2、 to lower their emissions and reduce their carbon impact.The aviation industry is no different.Developing a sustainable aviation industry should be a principal aim of this government,and future governments,as well as being driven by the industry itself.Aviation is vital to the UK and world economies

3、,enabling people to travel and experience different cultures,and connecting people for leisure and business.As a sector,aviation supports businesses of all sizes throughout its supply chain,and indirectly through the benefits it brings.Aviation is also critical to the movement of freight into and ou

4、t of the UK,underpinning economic growth.This paper has two principle aims.Firstly,to highlight the contributions of the aviation industry to the local,London and national economies.It will also show the importance of aviation to London businesses.Secondly,the paper will provide an insight into the

5、efforts being made to decarbonise the sector,and the steps needed to further accelerate the transition to a more sustainable aviation industry.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LCCI has worked closely with member businesses who have contributed enormously to the evidence base and provided invaluable feedback on the

6、paper.Their contribution is greatly appreciated.RECOMMENDATIONSGovernment should heed the advice of industry experts and public bodies and introduce price support schemes,such as a Contracts for Difference scheme,for Sustainable Aviation Fuels,to provide price stability to the market and support inw