Sentient Jet at the forefront of sustainability in the private aviation industry with over 300% emissions offset expected by 2022
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Industry pioneer and inventor of the private jet card on track for another industry-leading effort, a unique multi-million dollar sustainability initiative has offset 291,630 metric tonnes of CO2 this year, a 17% increase from this time in 2021
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sentient Jet, a directional aviation company and category innovator, is poised to surpass its notable sustainability efforts in 2021 to offset one of the emissions, if not the highest, of any private aviation business in the first half of 2022 up. As a multi-million dollar annual investment at no cost to its cardholders, Sentient Jet’s strong commitment to sustainability continues to set a new industry standard while providing a more thoughtful way to fly.
Sentient Jet launched its emissions-neutral sustainability initiative in early 2021 and quickly achieved the largest emissions offset of any private airline, with 300% offset on 30,000 trips flown over the course of the year. year.
Sentient’s offsets are equivalent to planting 345,000 acres and nearly 5,000,000 trees in the United States or supplying energy to an entire average American city for a full year, according to current US Census Bureau estimates for 2021. Sentient Jet’s carbon offset program supports a variety of renewable energy and forest conservation projects around the world and continues to fund projects aimed at mitigating not only the impact of CO2, but non-CO2, and improve communities globally.
“We chose to focus on a more comprehensive offset program because we knew it was the best method to help reduce our customers’ flight footprint while taking definitive action to reduce emissions levels. . In 18 months, we are extremely pleased with the success of this program, but of course we are always looking for ways to improve and evolve our ongoing sustainability efforts,” said Andrew Collins, President and CEO. by Sentient Jet. “We hope that Sentient Jet’s sustainability efforts can become an example of what the private aviation industry as a whole can accomplish in terms of meaningful action to reduce overall emissions and put our planet first. ”
At the heart of Sentient Jet’s unique sustainability initiative is the company’s investment and partnership with environmental leader 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on global sustainability in private aviation. Sentient Jet’s carbon offset program goes beyond traditional aviation sustainability programs by offsetting everything aviation emissions, including water vapour, aerosols and nitrous oxide, which together account for two-thirds of the emissions an aircraft produces in flight.
“Sentient Jet continues to demonstrate true leadership by committing all of its flights to 4AIR’s neutral emissions level on behalf of its customers. Sentient goes beyond just carbon neutrality, addressing the impact of CO2 and CO2-free emissions in a truly holistic way,” says Kennedy Ricci, President of 4AIR.
Jet Card owners can reserve by calling (866) 602-0044 or visiting www.sentient.com.
About Sentient Jet
Founded in 1999 with the invention of the Jet Card, and now part of Directional Aviation, Sentient Jet is one of the most innovative private aviation companies in the world. The Sentient Jet Card offers customers the flexibility and convenience to fly privately for their personal and business air travel needs, along with a host of unique digital booking tools, including an industry first with instant and automated reservation by SMS, a unique sustainability program and a legacy of exceptional service. Sentient Jet is known for its commitment to safety and is guided by an independent Safety Advisory Board comprised of former FAA and NTSB officials. Sentient Jet’s extensive network of certified operators ensures that customers will always have access to business jets that meet their rigorous safety and quality standards. Visit sentient.com for more information. You can also follow Sentient Jet on social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and instagram. Download the Sentient Jet mobile app: iOS | android.
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