{"id":2786,"date":"2022-03-24T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T17:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenairnews.com\/?p=2786"},"modified":"2022-05-18T14:16:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T13:16:28","slug":"iata-to-release-first-industry-developed-methodology-for-calculating-airline-passenger-co2-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenairnews.com\/?p=2786","title":{"rendered":"IATA to release first industry-developed methodology for calculating airline passenger CO2 emissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With travellers, corporate travel managers and travel agents increasingly demanding accurate and precise emissions data, airline trade body IATA has launched the first industry-developed methodology for calculating CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. The IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology was developed by a working group consisting of 20 major airlines, with major aircraft manufacturers validating the methodology as it was being developed. In parallel, IATA said it consulted with stakeholders across the industry, including international standards-setting bodies and major freight forwarders and shippers. The adoption of the methodology is subject to a vote being taken on March 29 by member airlines at the IATA Passenger Services Conference, after which more details about the methodology will be released. IATA\u2019s Director General, Willie Walsh, said the CO2 calculation would enable organisations and individuals to make informed choices about flying sustainably, including decisions on investing in voluntary carbon offsetting or the use of sustainable aviation fuels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe plethora of carbon calculation methodologies with varying results creates confusion and dents consumer confidence,\u201d he commented. \u201cAviation is committed to achieving net zero by 2050. By creating an accepted industry standard for calculating aviation\u2019s carbon emissions, we are putting in place essential support to achieve this goal. The IATA Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology<\/a> is the most authoritative tool, and it is ready for airlines, travel agents and passengers to adopt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IATA reported a large number of travel providers, travel agents and corporate travel management companies had already expressed interest in using the methodology to calculate passenger CO2 emissions. Once approved by IATA\u2019s standard setting body (the Passenger Standards Conference), the industry body said the Recommended Practice Methodology will be published on its website and accessible to everyone [*].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following factors have been taken into account by the methodology:<\/p>\n\n\n\n