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EasyJet starts issuing carbon emissions offsetting certificates

Certificates have started to be issued by easyJet to help firms measure the impact of carbon emissions offsetting when flying on business.

The reports share facts to enable companies to measure the carbon emissions offset when using with the budget carrier and to help them set objectives for future travel.

The initiative is also designed help businesses  identify cost savings made as the airline offsets the carbon emissions from the fuel used for all its flights at no extra cost to passengers.

The airline has issued the first certificates to its largest corporate customers across Europe this week.

EasyJet flew more than three million business travellers last year and has seen corporate travel returning more quickly than expected.

Senior business development manager James Marchant said: “We can see that businesses are travelling again, and they are looking not only for value but for airlines which help them to reduce their carbon footprint.

“And, as we have seen in previous downturns, easyJet is expected to disproportionately attract more business travel, with corporates and SMEs attracted by our value, network and approach to sustainability.

“We are delighted to be launching our carbon certificates for our corporate customers to help them better understand their businesses’ carbon impact, make even more informed flying choices from a sustainability perspective, as well as easily identify cost savings.”

Business Travel Association chief executive Clive Wratten added: “The business travel community has a vital role to play in ensuring that organisations can accurately measure and address their carbon footprints.

“Transport providers such as airlines are integral to this process, and we welcome any initiative, such as this one from easyJet, that helps British business take a more sustainable approach to travel.”

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