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US carrier United Airlines snubs carbon offsets in 2050 net zero pledge

Published 22:08 on December 10, 2020  /  Last updated at 22:38 on December 10, 2020  / Matthew Lithgow /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, International, US, Voluntary

United Airlines will eschew the use of traditional carbon credits in favour of direct air capture technology and sustainable aviation fuel in reaching CO2 neutrality by mid-century, the Chicago-based company announced Thursday.
United Airlines will eschew the use of traditional carbon credits in favour of direct air capture technology and sustainable aviation fuel in reaching CO2 neutrality by mid-century, the Chicago-based company announced Thursday.


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