Qantas offsets carbon emissions

SYDNEY  Qantas offset carbon emissions on all domestic flights last Thursday as part of World Environment Day.
Qantas raised the level of its Fly Carbon Neutral programme that ask passengers to support greening campaigns.
It allows customers the option of paying a small amount to offset the emissions associated with their flight.
The proceeds go to community projects in Australia, or overseas which generate carbon credits.
A330.27.tifMore than 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions – the equivalent of planting 12 million trees – have been offset since Qantas and Jetstar introduced carbon offsetting in 2007.
Qantas Head of Environment, Alan Milne, said the airline’s offset programme is now the largest of its kind in the world and Qantas was more committed than ever to reducing its carbon footprint.
“We’re really proud to be setting an example in the aviation industry with our Fly Carbon Neutral Programme and hope that by offsetting the emissions of all our domestic flights on World Environment Day would raise awareness in the community about creating a more sustainable future,” Mr Milne said.
Mr Milne said the airline is working on several new projects, which will have long-term benefits for the environment as well as the airline’s bottom line.
“We acknowledge aviation is a significant contributor of carbon emissions, which is why we are working hard to reduce our environmental impact in many ways including through fuel efficiency, conserving electricity, water and reducing waste sent to landfill.”

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