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AZAL partners with CarbonClick to offer fully integrated carbon offsetting solution for passengers
19 November 2024
Azerbaijan's national air carrier, AZAL, has launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for passengers in partnership with New Zealand based carbon offset provider and climate-tech firm CarbonClick.
Thanks to the integrated CarbonClick solution, passengers will now see the estimated amount of emissions relative to their flight displayed during the booking process and will be given the option to offset the emissions alongside buying their flight ticket. Allowing passengers to offset their flight emissions without needing to leave the ticket purchase page ensures a much higher uptake rate compared to post-pay offsetting.
The offset programme will be available to all passengers on all routes and flight classes. Upon completing their booking, passengers will get an independent ‘Track and Trace’ receipt from CarbonClick which shows which project their funds have been allocated to alongside the traditional receipt from AZAL. CarbonClick is able to instantly share the details of where the passenger’s contribution has gone, providing end-to-end transparency.
By opting to offset their emissions, AZAL passengers will be able to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects certified by organisations like Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard. Credibility and transparency are incredibly important for CarbonClick. Their 7-Point Impact Check assesses the credibility, accountability, effectiveness and positive impact of each and every project, audited against 7 key criteria. AZAL has chosen high-quality nature-based and renewable energy solutions with a focus on restoring biodiversity and helping the long-term management of storing and absorbing carbon. These include:
Katingan Peatland Restoration Project in Indonesia which protects and restores almost 150,000 hectares of peatland ecosystems, to offer local communities a sustainable source of income, and to tackle global climate change. Peatlands create a potent carbon sink that will continue to absorb CO2 for thousands of years.
Mangrove Restoration Project in Pakistan which is rooted in more than 200,000 hectares of tidal wetlands on the South-East coast of Sindh in Pakistan. This incredibly rich and diverse landscape embodies exceptional potential to help contribute to climate change mitigation through its unique multi-functionality, coupled with the critical ecosystem services it provides.
Tokat Landfill Gas to Energy Project in Turkey which captures landfill gas (methane) and converts it into electricity. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 164,429T CO2-e during the first crediting period. It will also reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve environmental conditions in the landfill area. Methane is one of the most potent contributors to global warming, so this project demonstrates one of the most powerful ways to combat climate change in the short term.
By supporting these projects focused on ecosystem restoration and clean energy solutions, passengers can make a meaningful contribution to addressing the global climate crisis. Passengers can learn more about which environmental projects their donations support by visiting the following link:https://azerbaijanairlines.carbon.click/.
Dave Rouse
CEO
CarbonClick
Our goal is to work towards a cooler planet, and by helping airlines such as AZAL to fully integrate carbon offsetting into their booking process, we make this decision easier for passengers to invest in impactful climate projects. The partnership will allow AZAL customers to mitigate the impact of their travel while being assured of a smooth and simple process and transparent, credible results.
Samir Rzayev
President
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)
We are thrilled to team up with CarbonClick to make climate action easy and transparent for our customers, advancing our shared commitment to the planet and its sustainable future.
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About CarbonClick
CarbonClick helps businesses and individuals take meaningful climate action with simple and transparent carbon offsetting. CarbonClick’s platform enables businesses to tackle emissions that cannot yet be reduced, by empowering companies and individuals to offset carbon via highly vetted climate projects that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals. CarbonClick provides end-to-end transparency to both businesses and consumers, ensuring everyone engaged is able to see the direct impact of the offsetting. Headquartered in New Zealand, CarbonClick has achieved B Corp certification for its commitment to use business as a force for good, meeting and maintaining the highest standard of social and environmental impact. More information can be found here: www.carbonclick.com
About AZAL
Azerbaijan Airlines Closed Joint Stock Company is a national air carrier and one of the leading aviation companies in the CIS countries with the most modern aircraft fleet. Due to the high standards of passenger service quality, it is one of the leading air carriers in the civil aviation industry. This is confirmed by high positions in the recognized international ranking according to Skytrax. Azerbaijan Airlines is always working to expand its route network - in addition to many regular routes, the carrier often opens new seasonal and charter routes.
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