EasyJet to scrap carbon offsetting for investments in cutting emissions           

Airline to target 78% drop in emissions by 2050 via investments in efficient aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel, and operating improvements

EasyJet has been offsetting carbon emissions from the fuel used by its flights since November 2019 with projects that prevent deforestation, plant trees or encourage the take up of renewable energy.

EasyJet said it would scrap its carbon-offsetting scheme at the end of the year and instead target a 78% drop in emissions by 2050 via investments in efficient aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel, and operating improvements.

The airline said it had contracted all its sustainable aviation fuel needs for the next five years from its supplier, while it was also investing in technology to optimise the descent of its aircraft.