Turkish Airline Launches Environmental Program, Co2mission

Turkish Airlines is launching a new environmental awareness program called Co₂mission August 1, which will aim to balance the emissions caused by all business trip from the airline's employees and allow guests to fly more conscious about the environment.

Passengers aiming to offset the emission of their flight can do so by contributing their desired amount to the project portfolio of their choice, thus purchasing an emission reduction certification accredited by United Nations via the program's website. Numerous options for carbon offset are available, with environmental and communal benefits such as renewable energy and forestation.

"We are continuing to take the initiative to combat climate change, which stands at the forefront of today's global problems," said Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat. "The projects supported by the carbon offset program will also show our heartfelt commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. I am sure that our passengers will also show great interest in the program with the knowledge that all of us are responsible for this beautiful world we share."

Flight date information along with arrival-departure stations are enough to take part in the carbon offset process. Guests are able to complete their carbon offset process whenever they want, regardless of which airline they traveled with. With the THY Co₂mission platform, it is possible to calculate the carbon offset amount with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) methodology, which considers route length, aircraft type, fuel consumption and numerous other factors. The platform will be reachable through Turkish Airlines website during ticket purchases or directly through the Co₂mission website: http://turkishairlines.co2mission.com/.

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