Moving towards a sustainable future
Moving towards a sustainable future
Pegasus Airlines enables passengers to understand emissions and voluntarily support certified climate projects when flying with us. Add your travel details in the widget below to estimate the emissions associated with your flight.
Carbon calculator app
Support certified climate projects
Sustainability endeavors, including climate action, work best when they are part of a larger global effort. In addition to the numerous climate action initiatives supported by Pegasus Airlines, details of which are provided at the , you can individually make your climate contribution here. You can find more information about the projects covered by the offsetting offer provided by Pegasus Airlines and Chooose™ on the Climate Projects page.
What is a carbon footprint?
Your carbon footprint, or a company’s carbon footprint, is an estimation of all of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that result from daily activities or operations, such as a flight. The CO2 emissions of a flight mainly depend on the aircraft used, the distance flown, and the number of passengers and cargo the aircraft carries.
How are emissions estimated?
Emission estimations are based on the which follows the to calculate the estimated greenhouse emissions associated with a passenger's flying on a particular flight. The RP 1726 calculation methodology takes into account multiple parameters including aircraft fuel consumption, seat configuration, cabin class, aircraft type, and historical load factors. IATA collects and uses primary data from airlines participating in the CO2 Connect initiative on a recurring basis and uses industry average values for non-participating airlines. For more information, please visit IATA CO2 Connect’s . These emissions estimates are provided for informative purposes only, and they do not reflect the actual emissions associated with your flight(s).
How do Chooose and IATA partner on CO2 Connect?
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Chooose partner to integrate data produced by into Chooose solutions. With data from CO2 Connect, Chooose offers its airline partners and corporate customers emissions data based on real operational inputs, including aircraft-type-specific fuel consumption, provided by over 70 airlines to CO2 Connect. Chooose’s airline partners and corporate customers will have the option of including CO2 Connect emissions data into their Chooose Platform solutions.
What is carbon offsetting, and how does it work?
Carbon offsetting enables individuals and organizations to take climate action by voluntarily supporting certified third-party projects that contribute to the reduction or removal of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Certified carbon projects issue carbon credits. Each carbon credit represents a single unit of GHG emissions (being one (1) tonne carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e)) that is reduced or removed from the atmosphere. A unit of GHG emissions can be reduced or removed through various methods or project types (e.g. forestry projects, landfill methane recovery and destruction). When an individual purchases a carbon credit from these projects, they contribute to these projects that advance climate action around the world
Will addressing my carbon emissions with offsets create a positive impact?
Yes. When you offset the carbon footprint of your flight, you support climate solutions like renewable energy projects, community projects, or nature-based solutions that reduce or remove carbon emissions. A project that is certified to a credible carbon certification body and that issues carbon offsets must adhere to the principle of “additionality.” When a project demonstrates “additionality”, it means that the climate impact of that project is above and beyond any emission reductions or removals that would have happened without that project. In other words, you are not supporting a climate impact that would have taken place without the offsetting project. The additionality case is checked by third-party auditors and the respective carbon certification body at project inception.
What will happen to my contribution?
The funds paid are used to support climate projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an amount equivalent to that of your estimated carbon footprint. The price you pay is the total cost to deliver the carbon credit.
Should the airline offset emissions?
The aviation industry is responsible for approximately 2% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With an understanding of this impact, the industry is working towards global targets such as Net Zero Emissions by 2050. Pegasus Airlines has committed to this long-term target and has also announced a mid-term carbon intensity reduction target by 2030 of 20% compared to 2019 levels. There are numerous actions underway to achieve these targets which primarily aim to cut carbon emissions at the source. This offsetting option provided by Pegasus Airlines and Chooose does not replace or minimize an airline’s commitments and responsibility. It is a voluntary engagement option for passengers who wish to offset the emissions associated with their journeys and to help support climate action as individuals. The payment you make by offsetting your travel will be used to support projects that reduce or remove emissions to an equivalent amount of your travel, and Pegasus Airlines does not have any financial gain in this context.
Who is Chooose™?
This service is hosted and delivered by climate tech company Chooose™. Chooose’s mission is to close the multi-gigaton gap between climate intention and climate action by designing products and climate programs with transparency and ease of use. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Chooose powers carbon programs for partners across industries and around the globe. For more information about Chooose, please visit