‘For net zero aviation, $1tn in carbon offsets is needed’

That’s if travellers and airlines don’t change the current rate of flights, a report has found

The Carbon Column – Top 5 for 2023

In this article I talk about the top 5 things I hope to see in 2023

‘Carbon offsets give some companies a smokescreen on climate impact’

The carbon market is allowing firms to warp their actual environmental impact, the CCC has found

EasyJet to stop offsetting carbon from December

The airline will look to use SAF and hydrogen technology to cut carbon

‘Green’ coffin claims banned by UK advertising regulator

The ASA has found that companies’ adverts about ‘green’ funeral packages are misleading

Carbon offset prices predicted to increase 50-fold by 2050

New research suggests increasing demand and “unanswered questions” on supply could drive this price hike

Net zero not part of business plans for the majority of UK firms

Less than a third of UK businesses have a net zero strategy, according to a new survey

A look at carbon offsetting

Setting the right strategy and ensuring standards to enhance, rather than damage your corporate reputation

BP to donate 3m gallons of jet fuel to help with Covid-19 relief in US

The fuel will be used for charter flights carrying PPE – the energy giant claims associated carbon dioxide emissions will be offset through certified US projects

Greener travel: Government consults on giving consumers the option to offset carbon

Transport accounted for around one third of UK carbon emissions in 2018