- IATA advocates for a globally standardized CO2 emissions reporting approach.
- CO2 Connect uses operational data from 110 airlines.
- The EU, Switzerland and England have introduced regulations on passenger CO2 information.
- The regulations lack a unified approach, creating fragmentation and additional costs.
- IATA represents over 370 airlines accounting for approximately 85pc of global air traffic.
IATA is advocating for a globally standardised and accurate approach to CO2 emissions reporting. IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator uses operational data from 110 airlines which monitor and record every drop of fuel used by their aircraft. Michael Schneider, IATA’s Assistant Director of Sustainability Programs, stated the EU, and Switzerland have introduced regulations to ensure passengers have access to information about CO2 emissions from air travel.
Schneider stated the regulations lack a unified approach to CO2 calculations, creating fragmentation, unnecessary administrative burden and additional costs for airlines. He stated this presents an opportunity for authorities to work together with the aviation sector to agree on a standardized mechanism such as CO2 Connect. IATA represents over 370 airlines accounting for approximately 85pc of global air traffic.
Michael Schneider, IATA Assistant Director of Sustainability Programmes, shared, “The EU, Switzerland and England have all introduced regulations to ensure that passengers have access to information about how much carbon dioxide their air travel is generating. Although well-intended, this lacks a unified approach to CO2 calculations.”
“What were the CO2 impacts of your last flight? Unfortunately, the answer may depend on who you ask.”
