Friday, February 14th 2020, 5:25 am
Delta Air Lines said Friday that it's committing $1 billion toward becoming the first carbon-neutral airline. The 10-year pledge will focus on improving jet efficiency and reducing fuel usage, as well as investing in carbon removal.
The airline industry accounts for about 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, Delta said. It noted that about 98% of the company's emissions come from its aircraft.
The carrier said it wants to decrease the use of jet fuel by making its planes more fuel efficient, but also by investing in and developing sustainable aviation fuels. It plans to study carbon removal opportunities through techniques such as forestry, wetland restoration and grassland conservation.
The commitment comes as consumers are increasingly opening their wallets for products and services that are marketed as sustainable.
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