Delta seeks carbon offset contributions
Passengers flying Delta Air Lines will be asked for contributions towards offsetting the carbon emissions associated with their flights.
They will have the option of contributing $11 for an international return flight and $5.50 for a US domestic return from June 1 to be used to plant trees through American non-profit environmental organisation The Conservation Fund.
The newly planted forests will help to absorb carbon dioxide, filter water, restore wildlife habitat and enhance public recreation areas, according to the airline.
The Conservation Fund claims to have restored nearly 30,000 acres and planted more than nine million trees that will capture an estimated 13.5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from the atmosphere since 2000.
The airline is making a donation to the group for each passenger taking a Delta mainline or Delta Shuttle flight on Earth Day, April 22, and is pledging to plant a tree for each of its 47,000 employees.
Chief operating officer Jim Whitehurst said: “Many of Delta’s customers and employees worldwide are passionate about and committed to social responsibility with environmental stewardship as an important area where they can make a difference
“In support of that, we are pleased to become the first and only US carrier to offer a programme that allows customers to help promote positive global environmental change through carbon offsets.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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