cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18104463
Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel.
The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target.
The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
The aviation industry is estimated to produce around 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, which airlines have been trying to reduce with measures including replacing older aircraft and using fuel from renewable sources.
But carbon credits are essentially bullshit…
I guess people are a little shocked at the honesty from a corporate.
See the other comment and article https://www.vox.com/23817575/carbon-offsets-credits-financialization-ecologi-solutions-scam
TL;DR: It’s better than doing nothing.