Carbon Offsetting
The carbon offset program allows our passengers to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey on Qatar Airways operated flights at the point of booking.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND OFFSETTING
- What is carbon offsetting?
- How can flying impact the environment?
- What is carbon offsetting for aviation?
- What are carbon credits?
- What type of carbon credits are allowed under the IATA carbon offset program?
- What is the role of carbon offsetting?
CARBON CALCULATIONS
- How do you calculate emissions from flights?
- Which data is used to calculate CO2 emissions?
- How has the IATA carbon calculator been independently endorsed?
- How is the carbon calculator data updated?
- How is the contribution of cargo weight taken into account?
- Why are emissions calculations greater if I travel in First or Business Class?
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Do airlines charge an administration fee or mark-up on passengers’ offset contribution?
- Why do different offset providers give different prices to offset the same emissions?
- Why does the price for offsetting the same journey change over time?
- Will I be refunded if I purchase an offset but subsequently do not travel?