United Airlines Provides Carbon Offset Programme

We know that the carbon footprint of airlines is a big one, and that their carbon footprint is also passed on to the calculation of the carbon footprint of each of its passengers. United Airlines has launched a carbon offset programme designed to give customers the opportunity to support renewable energy and reforestation projects.

The airline developed a carbon calculator with Conservation International and Sustainable Travel International (STI) that determines a customer's carbon footprint for air travel based on routes, aircraft utilised, load factors and fuel usage.

Customers are able to participate in the scheme by visiting the United website where they will be able to make a donation that will support one of four offset portfolios.