Flying with Etihad Airways? Some passengers could soon choose to carbon-offset with their upcoming travels!
Leveraging its existing collaboration with CarbonClick*, Etihad Airways has introduced a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business (EYB) platform, enabling corporate clients to redeem EYB credits for carbon-offsets directly through the Etihad for Business portal.
Javier Alija, Vice President Global Sales & Distribution at Etihad Airways, said.
“This enhancement provides our corporate clients with a practical tool to assist in achieving their voluntary environmental commitments. By integrating carbon-offsets directly into Etihad for Business, we simplify the process for corporate clients to be aware of their emissions associated with business travel and choose to take steps in support of climate action through their everyday travel management.”
Having launched multiple routes this year and with several awards in their kitty, the UAE’s national carrier is no stranger to environmental efforts.
Having launched the Etihad Mangrove Forest in 2022, the airline committed to adopting a mangrove tree on behalf of every guest who books an Economy Space seat, thereby promoting carbon neutrality.
This too is a similar programme, whereby CarbonClick promoted climate support and action, although that shouldn’t be confused with affecting the flight’s actual footprint in any manner.
Each carbon offset is issued in respect of a project selected by CarbonClick, which is certified by an international standard. CarbonClick calculates flight emissions using the Travel Impact Model, which was developed by Google.
Earlier this year, Etihad launched the fully digital Etihad for Business corporate programme, streamlining the airline’s comprehensive business travel solution into a single, intuitive online portal.
Corporate clients will be able to redeem credits for upgrades, priority services, lounge access, excess baggage, and now, carbon offsets.
With the integration of carbon-offset redemption, Etihad for Business now offers corporate clients an efficient mechanism to support their climate goals while benefiting from Etihad’s expanding suite of digital travel management tools.
For more information, visit Etihad Airways
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