CO2ZERO compensation service

KLM’s CO2ZERO compensation service enables passengers to compensate for their flight-related carbon emissions. Passengers who choose to compensate contribute to the “CO2OL Tropical Mix” reforestation initiative in Panama. This project carries the Gold Standard Global Goals certificate. The project combines the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem restoration with sustainable timber production and small-scale sustainable cacao plantations. Besides the numerous environmental benefits, the project’s activities integrate capacity building and create long-term employment with a sustainable source of income for the local population.

Fly Responsibly

Fly Responsibly embodies KLM’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for air transport. It incorporates all of KLM’s current and future efforts to improve the sustainability of its activities. But true progress can only be achieved if the entire sector cooperates. With “Fly Responsibly”, KLM invites consumers to opt for CO2 compensation services, while companies are invited to compensate for business travel via the KLM Corporate BioFuel Programme.

In order to draw passengers’ attention to the option of CO2 compensation, World Deal Week advertisements publicising a specific destination will also state the amount for compensation.

If, for example, you fly from Amsterdam to Johannesburg and want to compensate your share of the CO2 emissions, you will pay €12. A flight from Amsterdam to Vienna would amount to €2, while a flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai would clock up €11 in compensation. As mentioned, KLM will invest the same amount on top of that throughout the promotional period.

The possibility of compensating for their share of CO2 emissions is also brought to the attention of passengers during the booking process. Tour operators and travel agents are also asked to bring the CO2 campaign to the attention of passengers. Passengers and travel agents can use My Trip to arrange CO2 compensation, even after the booking has been made.

CO2ZERO

KLM launched the CO2ZERO compensation programme in 2008. Since October 2017, KLM has been investing the compensation in a reforestation project in Panama known as the CO2OL Tropical Mix. This project involves converting former meadowlands into new forests. The project, which is certified according to the Global Goals’ Gold Standard, combines the conservation of biodiversity and the restoration of ecosystems with sustainable timber production (FSC certified) and sustainable cocoa production (UTZ certified). In addition, it generates local employment opportunities.

Fly Responsibly

With Fly Responsibly, KLM is committed to creating a more sustainable future for aviation. It includes everything KLM already does – and will do – to improve the sustainability of its operations. But real progress will only be achieved if the entire sector works together. With Fly Responsibly, KLM therefore invites consumers to opt for CO2 compensation. Companies are invited to compensate for business travel through the KLM Corporate BioFuel Programme.

For more information about KLM and sustainability, see https://flyresponsibly.klm.com/nl#home