Etihad's carbon-offsetting partnership with CWT marks another strong sustainability goal to reduce carbon emissions in the air, said Tony Douglas, Group CEO, Etihad Aviation Group. Photo Credit: CWT/Etihad
Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform
CWT and Etihad Airways have entered a partnership to drive a
carbon-offset initiative for CWT client bookings made on Etihad-operated
flights. It will be calculated using ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculations
methodology.
From 1 January to 31 March 2022, this initiative will see
contributions going to Etihad’s official carbon-offset climate action
programmes in Makame Savannah REDD project in Tanzania; Peru’s
Cordillera Azul National Park; and Indonesia’s Katingan Mentaya Project.
Beyond this, CWT and Etihad will continue to collaborate in promoting
the carbon-neutral agenda to deliver tangible carbon footprint
solutions.
CWT
is the launch partner for Etihad’s Corporate Conscious Choices
programme, which is designed with rewards and incentives to support
pro-environmental, social and governance initiatives and employee
behaviour.
Etihad Airways joins a growing list of airlines in the region
offering carbon offsets, including Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific,
Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
Last
year, the aviation industry had highlighted a need for airlines to
adopt carbon-neutral goals as travellers increasingly demand
eco-friendly options.