Australian airline retires mostly voluntary carbon credits as emissions rise

Published 08:45 on September 5, 2025 / Last updated at 08:45 on September 5, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Airliner Qantas retired over 365,000 carbon credits in Australia’s 2024 financial year, which ended June 30, 2024, with the bulk going to its voluntary carbon programme (VCP), while emissions rose over previous years.
Airliner Qantas retired over 365,000 carbon credits in Australia’s 2024 financial year, which ended June 30, 2024, with the bulk going to its voluntary carbon programme (VCP), while emissions rose over previous years.


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