IATA develops methodology to measure per passenger CO2 emissions

March 24th 2022

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Air travellers, airlines and other stakeholders will be able to accurately measure CO₂ emissions for each passenger following the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) development of a new measurement tool. Read More » “Airlines have worked together through IATA to produce an accurate and transparent methodology using verified airline operational data," IATA director general, Willie Walsh, said. "This provides the most accurate CO₂ calculation for organisations and individuals to make informed choices about flying sustainably. The mechanism also assists in decisions to invest in voluntary carbon offsetting or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use." The airline lobby group said its "Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO₂ Calculation Methodology" will be put to the vote of members next week at the IATA passenger services conference.