In FY 2025-26, Emirates procured 28,652 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), contributing a further 93,576 tonnes of CO2e savings, while recycling initiatives diverted 18% of the 75,235 tonnes of waste generated. Over the past year, Emirates has recycled over 88,000 kilograms of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items through its closed-loop recycling program first launched in 2023. It has also invested more than $13.6 million toward this model to date. Al Maktoum has led the Emirates Airline & Group since its founding in 1985.