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Carbon Offset Program

Each flight you take produces carbon dioxide (CO2), which contributes to climate change. At Air Canada we believe customers should have the option of offsetting the effects of their flight.

We have joined efforts with Zerofootprint, a not-for-profit organization that uses high standards in carbon offsetting, to help you mitigate the environmental footprint of your travel.

 
Program results as of
 
Since the launch of the program in May 2007, Air Canada customers have made a meaningful contribution to the fight against climate change by contributing thousands of dollars to a forest restoration project in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

Carbon offset purchases full year		  
Tonnes of
CO2 offset		  
Trees
planted		  
Equivalent to taking this many cars off the road for a year
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Offset your Carbon Emissions

Learn more about the Zerofootprint project. You can calculate the cost of your share of the emissions created by your flight and purchase corresponding offsets.

Air Canada's Commitment to the Environment

The Carbon Offset program is just one of the ways in which Air Canada is working to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. Other initiatives include:

  • Removing weight from aircraft and employing flight management systems for more fuel-efficient approaches and take-offs which contributes to reducing aircraft emissions.
  • The use of hybrid technology and less polluting fuels for our ground support vehicles.
  • Continued improvements to the fuel efficiency of our fleet with the introduction of the Boeing 777 and Embraer aircraft. Since 1990 Air Canada has improved aircraft fuel efficiency by 28%.

Carbon offsets are purchased from Zerofootprint, and not Air Canada. Air Canada is merely facilitating the purchase by customers of such credits. All the conditions included in the Notice section on aircanada.com apply.