“Collaborating with our partners generates and drives positive and innovative changes in important industries like perishables and air logistics, where reducing carbon emissions is essential. We are proud of the continued commitment to expand this initiative year after year and to inspire more stakeholders in Latin America and globally to continue advancing decarbonisation initiatives in our supply chains through Book and Claim methodology,” explains Ana San Carlos, Sustainability Manager for Latin America at Kuehne+Nagel.  

"This agreement stems from a shared conviction: managing emissions from the aviation industry requires multiple solutions and, above all, collaboration. Together with our customers, we have taken another step towards more sustainable aviation by applying the environmental benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the flower supply chain. The initiative demonstrates how reducing emissions further enhances the speed and reliability of air transport, which is key for fresh products such as flowers," said Cristina Oñate, VP of Sustainability and Product at LATAM Cargo Group. 

Alvaro Camacho, Logistics Manager at The Elite Flower, commented that during the Valentine’s season, “We export nearly 40 million stems through LATAM Cargo, an operational challenge that we undertake with a commitment to doing it in an increasingly responsible way. The incorporation of SAF into our logistics processes enables us to advance in reducing the carbon footprint of air transport, without compromising the quality or timeliness of our flower deliveries. This type of initiative reflects our contribution to a more sustainable floriculture industry, where operational efficiency and environmental care go hand in hand.”