THE FLEXJET SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME
VERIFIED 300% CARBON GLOBAL APPLIES TO ALL CARBON OFFSETS OFFSET INCLUDED PROJECT PORTFOLIO FLEXJET AIRCRAFT
ELEVATE YOUR PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABLE FLIGHT
Now more than ever, taking to the sky means sharing a heightened level of responsibility for the climate-altering pollutants released into our atmosphere with every flight.
At Flexjet, our total approach to sustainability begins at emissions neutral in the form of complimentary offsets with every flight, raising the bar by starting beyond where most other programmes end.
Accounting for both carbon (C02) and non-carbon (C02e) emissions, these verified offset credits allow you to rise to the occasion and contribute to some of the world’s most important environmental initiatives.
If you’re a frequent flier and interested in surpassing emissions neutral, this is your chance to blaze new trails while leaving less of a trace. That’s because multiple levels of participation provide you with the opportunity to ascend further in your commitment, making it easy to begin or even advance your existing efforts.
Introducing a complete programme that enables you to go further in your support for everything from direct emissions reductions to the development of advanced aircraft technology. Welcome to the pinnacle of private travel sustainability.
JOIN US IN CAPTAINING A NEW STANDARD
The aviation sector continues to make sweeping commitments to sustainability. Going above and beyond the steps taken by our industry, our revolutionary programme enables you to support emissions reductions now while simultaneously accelerating the pursuit of fully sustainable air travel.
TARGET AREAS
• Air Traffic Control Infrastructure improvements such as routing to enable continuous descent approaches
• Market-based initiatives including carbon offsetting and the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
• Operational efficiencies like the creation of advanced flight algorithms for route planning
• Technology research and development focused on producing emissions-reducing innovations
INDUSTRY GOALS
Continue to improve fuel efficiency by 1.5% per year from 2020 onward.
Achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onward.
Achieve full carbon neutrality by 2050, relative to 2005 levels 1. 2. 3.
GAIN A HIGHER KNOWLEDGE . IF YOU ARE JUST BEGINNING TO EXPLORE THE TOPIC OF SUSTAINABILITY IN AVIATION, YOU’RE NOT FLYING SOLO. BELOW, WE HAVE COMPILED A SET OF KEY TERMS TO BE FAMILIAR WITH AS YOU MOVE FORWARD IN YOUR JOURNEY.
KEY TERMS
AVIATION CARBON EXCHANGE (ACE)
A centralised marketplace where airlines and other aviation stakeholders can trade C02 emissions reductions for compliance or voluntary offsetting, offering the highest transparency around price and availability.
BOOK-AND-CLAIM
Where Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is unavailable, you may receive a credit when SAF is purchased, even while it is put into the fuel supply elsewhere.
CARBON EMISSIONS (C0 2 )
Greenhouse gases released during the combustion of fossil fuels expressed as metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (mtC02).
CARBON EQUIVALENT (C0 2 e)
The term used to describe different greenhouse gases as a common unit used to determine the carbon dioxide equivalent impact of non-CO2 emissions.
CARBON OFFSET
An independently verified reduction of carbon (C02) emissions or other greenhouse gases to compensate for emissions released elsewhere.
CARBON OFFSET STANDARD
Independently enforced requirements that ensure all offsets are credible and conducted with transparency.
CARBON REGISTRY
Tracks carbon offset production, ownership, and retirement while ensuring your offsets are accurately counted.
COMPREHENSIVE EMISSIONS OFFSET
Determines the CO 2 and non-CO 2 impact (in CO 2 equivalent) of a flight and uses verified carbon credits to offset the entire emissions footprint.
DROP-IN FUEL
A fuel that is interchangeable and compatible with conventional jet fuel when blended. No upgrades are needed for storage, nor is there a need for engine or fuel system modifications.
EMISSIONS (AIRCRAFT)
Most notably, these include carbon dioxide (C0 2), but emissions also include sulpur oxides, particulate matter (soot), water vapours, and ozone-depleting substances such as nitrous oxides. Water vapours and soot can create contrails and induced cirrus cloudiness, creating a warming effect stronger than that generated by C02
FOSSIL JET FUEL
Jet fuel certified under ASTM D1655 and typically denoted as JetA that is produced from the refinement of oil (a fossil fuel).
FUEL BLEND
The mix of SAF to traditional jet fuel; No more than 50% SAF is currently mixed with fossil jet fuel.
NET-ZERO EMISSIONS
The point at which the amount of emissions added to the environment is less than or equal to the amount of emissions that are simultaneously being removed from the environment elsewhere.
OFFSET PROJECT
The infrastructure, product, or technology created to reduce GHG emissions or increase carbon sequestration. Carbon offset projects can produce social and environmental benefits beyond just GHG reduction.
SUSTAINABLE FEEDSTOCK
The underlying source to be refined into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Sustainable feedstocks like used cooking oil or municipal waste and their production must not compete with arable land or edible feedstocks.
THE RATING SYSTEM
WHEN YOU LEVEL UP, WE REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Flexjet Owners may increase their participation level to include emissions reductions and research contributions through our partnership with 4AIR, creators of the first offset rating system focused on aviation sustainability. Now, air travel can be part of the solution.
LEVELS 1 + 2 – COMPREHENSIVE EMISSIONS OFFSET
THE PERFECT LAUNCH POINT
This comprehensive offset of both carbon (C02) and non-carbon (CO2e) emissions is included at no additional cost to you. Your C02 emissions are calculated using an aviation-specific emissions index and offset by 300%.
HOW DOES OFFSETTING WORK?
Offsets are independently verified emissions that support projects sponsored by authorities such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VERRA) and purchased in an amount equal to your carbon emissions footprint before being permanently retired in a public registry.
WHAT IS A CARBON OFFSET?
A carbon offset broadly refers to a reduction in GHG emissions –or an increase in carbon storage (e.g., through land restoration or the planting of trees) – that is used to compensate for emissions that occur elsewhere.
AREN’T JETS THE PROBLEM?
Overall, aviation is responsible for just 5% (CO2+non-CO2e) of all global emissions. However, it is more important than ever to address the impact of emissions on our climate, which is why the entire aviation industry is working hard to curb greenhouse gases.
ARE MY OFFSETS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
As of May 2021, offsets, reductions, or contributions made through the Flexjet Sustainability Programme and 4AIR are not tax-deductible or eligible for any tax credits.
LEVEL 1 (BRONZE) CARBON NEUTRAL
LEVEL 2 (SILVER) EMISSION NEUTRAL
The fraction of all aircraft-related emissions composed of carbon dioxide
The percentage of C02 neutralised to account for non-carbon pollutants like aerosols and nitrous oxide
3.2°C 2018
The amount the global temperature could rise by the year 2100 without major action according to NASA and the UN
The year aviation released one billion metric tonnes of carbon emissions for the very first time
16.3 BILLION
The estimated number of metric tonnes of carbon emitted by the aviation industry over the last two decades 1/3 300%
LEVEL 3 – EMISSIONS REDUCTION (SAF) – OPTIONAL
POWER PROGRESS BY ASCENDING NEUTRALITY
This available solution lets you go above and beyond neutral by sponsoring direct emissions reductions through the use and support of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from renewable sources.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF)?
SAF is jet fuel made from renewable sources that qualify as sustainable feedstocks, the largest of which is used cooking oil or grease, creating fewer emissions while supporting clean energy production.
CAN MY AIRCRAFT UTILISE SAF?
SAF is a “drop-in” fuel that can be safely blended with fossil jet fuel without technical or equipment modifications, as it shares the same characteristics and meets the same specifications.
WHY IS SAF BLENDED?
Standards require that SAF be combined with conventional jet fuel to qualify as a drop-in solution, often resulting in a maximum 50/50 blend that also accounts for the current limited availability of SAF.
WHY A MINIMUM REDUCTION OF 5%?
A commitment to a 5% direct reduction with SAF is a great place to start contributing to sustainability, as it aligns with aviation’s share of global emissions and increases the demand for SAF throughout the industry.
WHY USE A “BOOK-AND-CLAIM” REGISTRY?
With SAF availability currently limited, this system enables our Owners to purchase SAF where it is unobtainable and still receive all reductions credits while it is added to the fuel supply elsewhere.
LEVEL 3 (GOLD)
BEYOND NEUTRAL
300,000+
The number of flights powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the last decade
90%
The percentage of aviation emissions related to the combustion of fossil jet fuel
70-90%
The percentage of aviation emissions that can be offset by using SAF
5%
The impact of aviation as a percentage of all emissions (C02 and C02e)
96 BILLION
The approximate number of gallons of fossil jet fuel used by aviation annually
LEVEL 4 – RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (ACF) – OPTIONAL
RISE UP AND BECOME PART OF THE
SOLUTION
This option enables you to advance the research and development of aviation technologies designed to help achieve sustainable air travel through direct contributions to the innovative Aviation Climate Fund (ACF).
WHAT IS THE AVIATION CLIMATE FUND (ACF)?
The ACF is a research-focused fund dedicated to the future of private aviation, mobilising funds to nonprofits and academic institutions globally to work on aviation efficiencies and innovations.
WHY SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS?
The environmental sustainability of both private and commercial aviation is no longer just important; it is absolutely imperative if we are to both maintain and advance the freedom of mobility we enjoy today.
HOW DOES THE ACF MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Through grants and contributions benefitting both private and university-based research, the ACF mobilises funds from stakeholders across aviation to expedite the market-readiness of emissions-lowering breakthroughs.
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF RECENT TECHNOLOGY?
Industry progress has come in the form of longer-lasting electric aircraft batteries and the expansion of fuels made from renewable sources, to name a few. The ACF will support the advancement of new flight optimisation algorithms, operational mitigation of environmental impacts, and more.
IS MAJOR PROGRESS POSSIBLE?
Today’s average aircraft releases approximately half the amount of carbon dioxide (C02) than jets in service just a few decades earlier, with new technology accelerating what and how much can be achieved by the day.
The estimated amount of growth of global air traffic in just the past 15 years
MILLION
The number of tonnes of C02 emissions avoided thanks to canted winglet devices, a recent innovation
The year the aviation industry in Europe has committed to achieving carbon neutrality, which the ACF exists to help accelerate
The target number of emissions generated via aviation by 2050, a goal the ACF exists to help support
The increased efficiency of today’s aircraft compared to those of 30 years ago due to aviation technology
HOURLY C0 2 EMISSIONS:
PRICING (PER FLIGHT HOUR):
LEGACY 500
PRAETOR 600
GULFSTREAM G650
(PER 50-HOUR SHARE):
LEVELS 1+2: INCLUDED AT NO COST
LEVEL 3:
€123.42 LEVEL 4:
€145.05
LEVELS 1+2: INCLUDED AT NO COST LEVEL 3:
€6171.35
LEVEL 4:
€7252.65
LEVELS 1+2: INCLUDED AT NO COST
LEVEL 3:
€123.42
LEVEL 4:
€145.05
LEVELS 1+2: INCLUDED AT NO COST
LEVEL 3:
€6171.35
LEVEL 4:
€7252.65
4.3 METRIC TONNES
LEVELS 1+2: INCLUDED AT NO COST LEVEL 3: €230.35 LEVEL 4: €270.74
LEVELS 1+2: INCLUDED AT NO COST
LEVEL 3:
€11517.71
LEVEL 4:
€13536.91
PILOT CHANGE WITH EVERY JOURNEY
Our pricing structure is specifically designed to make the most out of every contribution by focusing less on total dollar amount and more on efficiency and results. This allows us to present you with a project portfolio that is far-reaching, productive, and costeffective in relation to overall flight hour and fractional share expenses.
LIFT UP PROGRESS WORLDWIDE
Our project portfolio represents a diverse array of initiatives with the power to make your frequent flying a part of air travel’s pursuit of sustainability. Independently verified to meet the highest standards, our list of results-driven offset projects is constantly evolving to include new regions and efforts from across the world.
Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, each project is selected and maintained based on specific, science-based criteria and independently verified results.
PROJECT KEY
FOREST CONSERVATION
COOKSTOVE PROJECTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY
USAK WINDFARM TURKEY
ALKUMRU HYDROELECTRICITY TURKEY
IMPROVED COOKSTOVE MALAWI
