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Carbon offset schemes

Submitted by richard on 15 January, 2007 - 10:30.

A lot of travel companies are now offering offset schemes for holidays and flights. Are there any you would particularly recommend?
hilaryos

Answer: Carbon offsetting isn't the solution to aviation's contribution to climate change; it's a last resort. Far better to change the way we travel rather than carry on polluting and throwing money at the problem. However, it's better than doing nothing, and some schemes are better than others. The Gold Standard carbon credits certification scheme (cdmgoldstandard.org) recognises the best, such as climatefriendly.org and myclimate.org, which fund projects that lead to a direct reduction of greenhouse gases by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies, and by introducing more efficient technologies in developing countries. Keep an eye out too for Ticos (Tourism Industry Carbon Offset Scheme), the travel industry's one-stop shop for offsetting, which is due to launch before Easter (ticos.co.uk).

This article was part of a 'Green Travel Clinic' hosted by Richard Hammond for the Guardian.

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