Compensation for CO2 emissions

Compensation reduces transport GHG emissions by an equivalent quantity. Although some emissions cannot be eliminated, we can offset their impact on the environment by funding and supporting charity and community projects working to reduce emissions in developing countries.

To help it in its undertaking, Club Med has chosen to partner the GoodPlanet Foundation's program Action Carbone. This foundation chaired by Yann Arthus-Bertrand received the support of the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, ADEME, when it was launched in 2006.

Club Med elected to take part in non-renewable biomass community projects, known as "diffuse emission reduction projects", such as those concerning:

✓ Disseminating use of renewable energies for cooking and heating purposes
✓ Improving equipment energy efficiency
✓ Developing new alternate energy solutions

Carbon offsetting is independent from standard U.S. airline taxes; the two approaches serve entirely different purposes:
✓ Carbon offsetting is voluntary, while airline taxes are mandatory and included in ticket prices
✓ Carbon offset contributions fund environmental projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions
✓ Airline taxes are used to fund aviation infrastructure and operations (e.g., airports, air traffic control), not environmental or global health initiatives

Since 2006, UNITAID has funneled over a billion dollars to support 16 projects in 94 countries.

Act in support of the climate with Action carbone:
Click on the link below to access the Action Carbone calculator and obtain further information on how to help fund the projects the program supports.

CALCULATE, REDUCE AND OFFSET YOUR CO2 EMISSIONS