Carbon Offset

Carbon Offset

What is a Carbon Offset?

Role of Carbon Offsets in Eco-Friendly Travel

Carbon Offset programs enable travellers and airlines to compensate for their flight emissions by funding renewable energy and conservation projects.

Carbon offsetting involves financial contributions to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby compensating for emissions made elsewhere, such as from air travel.

• Environmental Impact: This practice balances out the carbon footprint of activities like flying and supporting projects like reforestation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
• Air Travel Application: Many airlines and travel companies offer passengers the option to purchase carbon offsets to mitigate their flights' environmental impact.
• Critiques and Considerations: While carbon offsetting is a step towards environmental responsibility, it is also viewed critically in terms of its effectiveness and long-term impact on emission reduction.

Carbon offsetting is a method to counterbalance greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in industries like aviation, contributing to global environmental sustainability efforts. GlobeAir has many offsetting options as part of our #WeArePlanetA campign.