VistaJet targets carbon neutrality by 2025

High-end charter operator VistaJet has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 as it looks to set the standard for environmental performance in the sector. Noting that its target goes further and faster than the wider aviation industry’s goal of a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, VistaJet hopes its example will be followed – or bettered – by others. “Ultimately this is about the industry lifting up its socks and doing the best it can,” says CCO Ian Moore. “I think our announcement shows what we feel needs to be the standard.” Initiatives adopted by the operator include offering customers the option of offsetting their carbon emissions, a partnership with SkyNRG to increase the uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reducing the number of empty legs flown and the introduction of the latest-technology aircraft. VistaJet has seen an impressive 80% take-up for its offsetting scheme, run in conjunction with environmental consultancy South Pole, far outstripping the rate seen in commercial aviation.<br/>