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All your questions about the Qantas Freight carbon offsetting program answered.
Carbon offsetting allows individuals and businesses to reduce their environmental impact by purchasing carbon offset units generated from environmental projects that remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere or prevent them from being released in the first place.
One carbon offset represents one metric tonne of greenhouse gas emissions reduced or removed from the atmosphere, commonly referred to as tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-e).
Emission are calculated using guidance from both domestic and international standards that converts the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your cargo, such as aircraft type, distance travelled and litres of fuel used, into tonnes of CO2-e.
Once carbon offsets are purchased from an accredited project, they are then retired, ensuring the carbon offset cannot be traded again, and completing the carbon offset cycle for the customer. Qantas Freight retail customers will be able to choose to offset their carbon emissions on all domestic freight bookings. Simply select the Carbon Neutral Freight option when presented during your booking.
To secure a long-term supply of premium carbon offsets at a consistent price, the Qantas Group purchases our offsets from a portfolio of accredited projects. By supporting a portfolio of projects, we’re not only taking action on climate change, but also generating additional environmental and social impact benefits.
No part of the Qantas Group profits from the sale of carbon offsets purchased under the carbon offset program. All customer and Qantas’ dollar matching contributions are used to fund verified carbon offsets projects.
For further information on offsetting your freight, view our terms and conditions.