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Here at Jet2, we know that holidays are amazing. We also know they need to be more sustainable, so we can keep enjoying trips for the long term. That’s why we’re taking firm action, now and in the future, to reduce our environmental impact and be a responsible business.
By booking with us, you’re booking with the only UK airline to pay for every tonne of carbon emitted when we fly. Plus, over the last decade, we’ve worked hard to reduce our emissions through an $18bn investment in new, more fuel-efficient planes, a plastic reduction scheme and a ground service equipment electrification programme.
But now we're doing even more
Our ‘Jet2 Journey to Net Zero’ strategy considers sustainability across your journey – on the ground, in the air and in resort. And it’ll help us reach our target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
In a nutshell, we contribute to carbon offsetting. Put simply, this is where we pay to reduce greenhouse gas emissions somewhere else, to compensate for the emissions we generate. Some of our carbon is covered by government emissions schemes, UK and EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and CORSIA, but we also voluntarily pay for every other tonne of carbon emitted by our flights, as well as emissions from our buildings’ energy use, and even our ETS free allowances. In 2023, this will total approximately 1.2 million tonnes.
Our strategy considers sustainability across your journey – on the ground, in the air and in resort.
The only UK airline to pay for every tonne of carbon emitted by our flights
We know flying generates carbon emissions. That’s why we put a price on every tonne of carbon we emit when we fly. Not only does this hold us accountable, it provides us with even more incentive to reduce carbon across our business.
What else are we doing?
As well as paying for every tonne of carbon we emit, we’re taking tangible actions to reduce our impact, both today and in the future. Our offsetting programme is in addition to the changes and investments we’re making to decarbonise as a business. We’re addressing our carbon impact by investing in SAF, and we’ve committed to reducing our CO2 per passenger by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2020). In fact, we’ve also been rated Platinum, within the top 10 of 100 airlines globally, in the CAPA-Envest Global Airline Sustainability Benchmarking and Rating Report 2023. In the report, Jet2.com is the fourth-lowest airline globally for CO2 grams per revenue passenger kilometre (RPK). Also, 79% of our onboard products (cups, cutlery, stirrers, drink lids and plastics bags) sold from April 2022 to March 2023, were made from materials like paper, wood or recycled plastics, compared to 0% in 2019. As a result, we're on track to hit our 80% target by 31st Dec 2023.
Powering our planes with fuel made from household waste
We’re investing in sustainable aviation fuel, a type of fuel that reduces carbon emissions by approximately 70% over its lifecycle compared to conventional jet fuel.
In April 2023, we took a step closer to making this a reality by investing in a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant in the North West of England – at Ellesmere Port, near Manchester and Liverpool. The plant, once constructed, will convert 600,000 tonnes of non-recyclable household waste into around 100 million litres of SAF a year.
Between 2027 and 2042, we expect to receive more than 200 million litres of SAF from this plant, achieving lifecycle carbon emission reductions totalling nearly half a million tonnes (400,000) compared to conventional jet fuel. While this is only a small part of our total fuel usage, we’ll continue to take further action in this area. The plant will also generate up to 1,500 jobs, continuing our commitment to providing opportunities in the North of England.
Investing in newer and more efficient aircraft
We’ve purchased 98 firm ordered Airbus A321/A320neo aircraft, which could eventually extend to 146 aircraft. With a capacity of 232 passengers, the new Airbus A321neo aircraft means we can grow more sustainably in line with the demand for our flights and holidays. The new Airbus A321neo aircraft deliver an almost 20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat against previous generation single-aisle aircraft models.
Find out more by reading our full strategy report here.
Looking for a more responsible way to stay? Then choose a Certified Sustainable Hotel as part of a Jet2holidays package. This range gives you the option to choose accommodation that’s been certified by an independent organisation for meeting an official global standard for sustainability.
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