Commercial aircraft are one of the largest single sources of CO2 emissions in the world – so how has national flag carrier and Australian icon Qantas responded to the environmental challenge ?

• Establishing an Environmental Policy – Qantas’ Group Environmental Policy ensures that all activities are managed within the context of environmental protection and sustainability.
• Setting Targets – Qantas’ Annual Sustainability Report contains environmental targets and performance.
• Fleet Development – Qantas’ investment in the environmentally friendly Boeing Dreamliner will translate to;
  - 20% better fuel efficiency
  - 20% reduction in carbon emissions
  - 40% reduction in nitrous oxide emissions
  - 50% smaller noise footprints around airports
• Implementing Green Projects - Qantas runs a number of recycling, water and energy saving initiatives.
• Encouraging Participation – Qantas offers all its passengers the option to fly carbon neutral by offsetting their individual share of flight emissions with a small contribution.

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