"We know that our scale, along with investments of time, talent and resources will bring meaningful impact to the planet."Bastian is an advocate of air travel as a way to connect people and economies across the globe but has been vocal about the industry’s responsibility in ensuring environmental sustainability.
As of now, there are not many quick options available for airlines to reduce their carbon footprint. Biofuels are in short supply and take years to develop, and there are no immediate prospects of newer jet engines that are more fuel-efficient than those currently in the market. Airlines say small steps such as single-engine taxiing and the use of lighter materials are cutting around 1-2 percent of emissions each year, but more needs to be done.
In the absence of more impactful short-term options, the industry has committed to a carbon-offset program that allows airlines to invest in verified environmental projects to offset their emissions. Delta, for example, previously pledged to cap its greenhouse gas emissions at 2012 levels, even with 20 percent growth, by purchasing carbon offsets.“We are on a journey, and though we don’t have all the answers today, we know that our scale, along with investments of time, talent and resources will bring meaningful impact to the planet and ensure the sustainability of our business for decades to come,” Bastian said.
Maybe Delta could invest a bit more in their staff DeltaAirlines and in a bit more chair pitch.
Money down the drain. The climate will remain as is. Mankind can’t change the climate. Please!
Will you allow customers to recline their seats? Or are you still too profit driven to provide a more comfortable or rather, bearable flight for us commoners who cannot afford First Class and do not want our seats punched unnecessarily?
Nicely done Delta is always ready when you're. 🗽✈
It’s nothing more than paying a ransom to the liberals.
Electric turbines
Good to see that they realize that we have a problem and trying to do something about it. Better then our President.
How about Delta invest in spreading those seats out a little bit
While raising ticket costs.
Let's worry about the Corona Virus When we all die the earth will be fine.
😂😂😂😂💯 STUPID
I literally thought this said $18 😂
Let me guess- they are going to eliminate the recline on seats and jam more rows in.
Climate Hoax!
Why don't you treat your employees better if you have that kind of money?
If they have a billion to throw around like that, they should be increasing employee pay and improving benefits. Hell, more legroom would also he nice.
Invest in scooters!
That’s a lot of wasted money when the official US policy is driven by an intellectually stunted orangutan.
NO! The government knows better how to spend that money! Turn it over now!
Lol
I only fly United thank you.
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