Delta will invest $1B to curb global air travel's climate impact, the airline says.
"We know that our scale, along with investments of time, talent and resources will bring meaningful impact to the planet."Bastian is an advocate of air travel as a way to connect people and economies across the globe but has been vocal about the industry’s responsibility in ensuring environmental sustainability.
As of now, there are not many quick options available for airlines to reduce their carbon footprint. Biofuels are in short supply and take years to develop, and there are no immediate prospects of newer jet engines that are more fuel-efficient than those currently in the market. Airlines say small steps such as single-engine taxiing and the use of lighter materials are cutting around 1-2 percent of emissions each year, but more needs to be done.
In the absence of more impactful short-term options, the industry has committed to a carbon-offset program that allows airlines to invest in verified environmental projects to offset their emissions. Delta, for example, previously pledged to cap its greenhouse gas emissions at 2012 levels, even with 20 percent growth, by purchasing carbon offsets.“We are on a journey, and though we don’t have all the answers today, we know that our scale, along with investments of time, talent and resources will bring meaningful impact to the planet and ensure the sustainability of our business for decades to come,” Bastian said.
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