Offsetting just part of climate change action: British Airways chief

BA CE Sean Doyle believes the carrier is demonstrating its commitment to meeting emissions targets goes well beyond offsetting measures after unveiling a fresh programme of initiatives tackling the impact of climate change. The carrier outlined a partnership with Air BP to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cover its flights linking London with Glasgow and Edinburgh during the upcoming COP26 climate conference, which is being held in the former, as well as enabling customers to buy SAF to further offset their carbon footprint on flights. The initiatives form part of the carrier’s wider ”BA Better World” programme, which it highlighted with a repainted Airbus A320neo – the most fuel efficient aircraft in its fleet. Unveiling the programme at a London Heathrow Airport event, Doyle highlighted the commitments BA has already made to tackle its environmental impact, which include its pledge to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. ”The aircraft serves as a constant and visual testament to our colleagues, customers and to all of our stakeholders of the commitment we are making today, which is to put sustainability at the heart of our business,” says Doyle.<br/>