Jetstar passengers give carbon offsets the green light
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(CAPA) Within one week of the launch of Jetstars new Carbon Offset Programme, 10% of Australian Jetstar passengers who purchased a flight on Jetstar.com between 20-Sep-07 and 27-Sep-07 have chosen to offset their carbon emissions.
Jetstar CEO, Alan Joyce, said the uptake showed Jetstar passengers had embraced the initiative.
“We’re thrilled that so many of our passengers have supported sustainable air travel, and the initial uptake is impressive,” Mr Joyce said.
“By offering passengers choice and simplicity, Jetstar and the Qantas Group are striving to have the most successful carbon offset programme within Australia and New Zealand.
Jetstar’s Carbon Offset Programme is part of the Qantas Group’s new Carbon Offset initiative that was launched on 19-Sep-07.
All funds contributed by passengers (net of GST) are directed towards Australian Greenhouse Office Approved Greenhouse Friendly TM Abatement Projects, which may include energy efficiency measures, waste diversion and recycling, generation of renewable energy and avoided deforestation projects.
Date posted: 04-Oct-07
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