SIA, Scoot passengers can opt to offset their share of carbon emissions

Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines or low-cost carrier Scoot from Friday will be able to offset their share of the flight's carbon emissions by contributing to environmental projects in Indonesia, India and Nepal. They can do so by buying carbon offsets from dedicated microsites before or after a flight. This is part of a voluntary programme launched by SIA Group for customers across its passenger and cargo airlines. The microsite for SIA Cargo clients will be available from next month, and corporate customers can participate from the fourth quarter of this year. SIA and Scoot will match the offsets that their passengers buy for six months after the programme's launch. From the fourth quarter, passengers will also be able to use their KrisFlyer miles and HighFlyer points to buy carbon offsets. SIA's senior vice-president for corporate planning, Ms Lee Wen Fen, said: "Our customers now have an opportunity to offset their emissions through accredited projects that provide clear benefits to people and the planet. Matching their offsets is our way of encouraging our customers to fly carbon neutral." The programme is part of SIA Group's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.<br/>