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Research and innovation
Developing a sustainable alternative to jet fuel
of fossil origin is one of the most effective ways
of reducing CO2 emissions. In September
2008, Air France and KLM signed a biofuel
charter with nine other airlines, Boeing, biofuels
specialist UOP, NGOs and universities.
The commitments target the development,
certification and use of biofuels under
conditions which respect the environment.
Calculating and offsetting carbon
emissions
Air France and KLM offer their customers CO2
emission calculators based on actual flight
operating data. They take into account the type
of aircraft operated, the fuel consumption, the
number of passengers, and the weight of
baggage and merchandise carried. Thanks to
the calculator, everyone can calculate the CO2
volume emitted during their trip and can offset
this in making a financial contribution to a
project which saves the same amount of CO2,
thus making their journey carbon neutral.
2.8 million euros dedicated
by KLM to its environmental
management system in 2008-09
3.7 litres per passenger carried
over 100km: 2012 target
3 times less noise recorded on
the ground at Orly between the
Boeing B747-300s and the Boeing
777-300ERs
Henri Desportes: What are
the other environmental
impacts of your activity?
In addition to CO2 emissions, the other
impacts of our activity are noise, local
emissions, water and energy consumption
and the generation of waste. The Group
pursues a pro-active policy aimed at
reducing these different impacts, through
measurement tools and the implementation
of new initiatives. For example, Air France
recently launched a new activity to ensure
the disassembly of aircraft at the end of their
lives while respecting the protection of
individuals and the environment.
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Air-France KLM - Annual report 2008-09