The airline's chief executive, Lynne Embleton, said the recycling of on-board waste is "another milestone" in the airline's sustainability agenda. She stated, "We know from our customers that recycling is something the vast majority wish to see happen and this new on-board initiative complements other positive steps we are taking on our aircraft, including the use of more sustainable materials and reducing single-use plastics on-board." IAG, who own Aer Lingus as well as British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, has set a target for the airline group to have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. It aims to achieve this target by introducing more fuel-efficient aircraft and investing in sustainable aviation fuel.