One of the activities that causes the highest emissions is flying. By ticket class, a person's carbon footprint grows, and when they fly privately, it skyrockets. "In general, the Institute supports and encourages its employees to travel sustainably. As much as possible, we will refrain from using airplanes in Germany and other EU nations. To offset emissions through climate protection projects, we pay Atmosfair.
Approximately 10% of emissions from the transportation industry are related to domestic and international aviation.More than half of these are caused by just 1% of the world's population, according to the UN. As more nations' middle classes expand, flying is anticipated to experience a surge in the future decades.According to the David Suzuki Foundation, from 1990 to 2012, carbon emissions from the airline sector increased by 75%.If unchecked, they might use up a fourth of the carbon budget allotted for keeping temperature increases to 1.5C, according to the research team.Dr. Grimalda calculated that he reduced his carbon emissions by 90% by avoiding the majority of flights.
"I'll produce 400 kg of carbon dioxide while traveling this way. It makes a significant difference that I fly since I emit 4,000 kg less carbon dioxide," he remarked.