Although the science of climate change, in particular the overall impact of aviation, is not yet fully understood, there is increasing recognition that the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by aircraft fuel emissions is contributing to climate change.
The flights taken by Sunvil’s 30,000 customers generate about 12,000 tonnes of CO2 every year – around the same as 3,500 cars. One return flight to Italy means you are responsible for about 0.28 tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
Together with Carbon Offsets Limited, Sunvil can help you offset some of the damage these emissions cause. Offsetting is straightforward. Donations made will be invested in verified offset projects, such as renewable energy, that generate CO2 savings to balance out your emissions.
On your holiday confirmation invoice you will see that we have added £1.73 per person, which represents the average cost of offsetting a flight to Italy (the actual amount will vary slightly on the route). This is, of course, a matter of personal choice – if you choose not to do so then please simply deduct the amount from your final balance.
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We do not claim carbon offsetting to be the total solution but feel that it’s a start. The recent trend to several cheap short breaks per annum has exacerbated the problem. At Sunvil all our staff air travel is offset and, amongst other measures, we also turn all lights, computers and screens off every night! Small things individually, perhaps, but when together then we believe that any contribution, however small, is worthwhile.
