Piloting Sustainability Forward
Complimentary
Carbon Emissions Offsetting
Flexjet is the only private provider in the U.S. to include a carbon emissions offset at no additional expense on every flight, anywhere, so you can take to the sky while taking CO2 out of the equation.
Driven by an increase in global travel, aircraft-related emissions have risen over the last two decades to include 16.3 billion metric tons of carbon (CO2). That is why we are the first to include full carbon offsets at no cost to you as part of our comprehensive sustainability program. One that uses independently verified credits to support many of the world’s most innovative clean energy projects.
Now more than ever, taking to the sky means sharing a heightened level of responsibility for the climate-altering chemicals released into our atmosphere with every departure. At Flexjet, our program raises the bar by offsetting CO2 emissions on every flight at no additional expense to our Owners.
Program FAQS
Most notably, these include carbon dioxide (CO2), but emissions also include sulfur oxides, particulate matter (soot), water vapors, and ozone-depleting substances such as nitrous oxides. Water vapors and soot can create contrails and induced cirrus cloudiness, creating a warming effect stronger than that generated by CO2.
Data shows half of all aviation emissions were introduced in the last 20 years despite improving fuel efficiency. In 2018, one billion metric tons of carbon were released by aviation for the first time. As access to air travel continues to grow, it is clear that if we are to meet the increase in global demand, we must simultaneously pursue emissions reductions and the development of sustainable aviation technologies. Otherwise, the freedom of mobility we enjoy will be greatly compromised.
Carbon (CO2) emissions refer to the release of greenhouse gases created by burning fossil fuels, from coal to gasoline. These gases trap heat, contributing to rising average temperatures that could lead to varying degrees of social, environmental, and economic consequences.
Not surprisingly, aircraft-related emissions have risen in the last two decades to include 16.3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), enough to fill 366,000 Olympic-size swimming pools while weighing 290-times heavier than the entire Great Wall of China. When including non-CO2 pollutants, aviation accounts for approximately 3.5% to 5% of total global emissions. Furthermore, private aviation specifically represents just 2% of all air-travel-related emissions.
A carbon offset is a verified reduction or avoidance of one metric ton of CO2 (mtCO2). Calculating an offset requires determining a flight’s total carbon footprint and neutralizing it using verified credits in an amount that neutralizes the amount of CO2 released. Each credit contributes to a portfolio of sustainability projects and initiatives aimed at reducing global greenhouse gases.
The contributions made to projects on your behalf come in the form of CO2 credits verified by leading authorities such as the Verified Carbon Standard (Verra), Climate Action Reserve, and Gold Standard. Offsets are independently reviewed and purchased in an amount equal to your carbon emissions footprint before being permanently retired in a public registry. This registry ensures CO2 offsets are not double-counted and tracks offset production, ownership, and retirement.
Carbon represents a portion of the climate-impacting emissions generated by the average private aircraft, which is neutralized as part of your complimentary CO2 offset. At the same time, non-CO2 materials like gases and aerosols magnify the overall climate impact of aviation. Using a specifically designed emissions index, the effect of non-CO2 emissions is converted into a CO2-equivalent amount – CO2e.
SAF refers to jet fuel produced from renewable sources rather than fossil-based materials like petroleum. Because more than 90% of aviation emissions result from the combustion of non-renewable jet fuel, SAF is already reducing our industry’s carbon footprint. SAF represents a safe “drop-in” fuel that can be safely introduced without requiring equipment or engine modifications. Today, SAF is blended with conventional fossil jet fuel to meet the Jet A/A-1 specifications. Most often it is a 30/70 blend.
While sustainable aviation fuel supplies are ramping up and distribution is expanding by the day, it is still not consistently offered by most airports. A “book-and-claim” registry allows another traveler to utilize SAF where available while you claim the credit. This process makes the creation and distribution of SAF as efficient as possible, maximizing global emissions reductions while minimizing transportation as availability grows.
As the first organization of its kind focused solely on private aviation, 4AIR possesses an exceptional project portfolio built on results-driven sustainability initiatives in place across the globe. In fact, 4AIR was the first to trade on the International Air Transport Association’s Aviation Carbon Exchange. Most importantly, 4AIR’s multiple levels of participation make it easy to begin or even supplement your sustainable-living efforts.
Innovative Project Portfolio
The Mai Ndombe Redd+ Project
Democratic Republic of Congo
Alkumru Hydroelectricity Project
Turkey
USAK Wind Farm Project
Turkey
Florida N2O Abatement Project
United States of America
India Solar Energy Project
India
Rwanda Improved Cookstove Project
Rwanda
North Carolina Avoided Forest Conversion Project
United States of America
Northeast Improved Forest Management Project
United States of America
Prairie Wind
United States of America
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