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Flying responsibly, together

How you can contribute to make flying more sustainable

To make air travel more sustainable, we are actively committed to climate protection – through the modernisation of our fleet, the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and a resource-efficient flight operation. We also contribute to high-quality climate protection projects.

As part of the Lufthansa Group, we work together to achieve our climate goals – with clear measures to reduce our CO₂ emissions and transparent communication about our progress.

 

More sustainable flying currently comes with higher costs, as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are still significantly more expensive than fossil kerosene. Eurowings is actively committed to increasing the use of SAF and expanding climate protection projects. By booking PlanetBlu packages, our travellers can support these measures and help drive the transition towards more sustainable aviation together with us.

Contribution to reducing the climate impact of future flights through the use of sustainable aviation fuels

Airplane refueling with SAF

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – a more sustainable alternative to fossil kerosene – is currently the most important option available for reducing the climate impact of flying.

SAF is produced from renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oils or agricultural and forestry residues. While its combustion generates similar CO₂ emissions to conventional kerosene, its lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions are at least 80% lower.

 

Within the Lufthansa Group, the amount of SAF financed by customers is integrated into flight operations within six months of the respective flight.

At present, SAF is still significantly more expensive than fossil fuel – which is why its additional use is supported through traveller contributions, for example via the PlanetBlu packages.

Contribution to high-quality climate protection projects

myclimate climate protection project

Together with myclimate, First Climate, CEEZER and Senken, as well as projects developed by Climeworks and 1PointFive, Eurowings supports technology-based and nature-based climate protection projects worldwide. These projects aim to either remove CO₂ from the atmosphere over the long term or avoid the release of CO₂ emissions.

Most projects outside Europe are certified to recognised international standards such as Gold Standard or Puro.Earth. The quality and impact of European climate protection projects are ensured through compliance with established domestic standards, including Carbon Standards International (CSI) and ISO 14064.

The supported projects can be categorised into removal projects (which remove CO₂, for example through reforestation or by capturing CO₂ directly from the ambient air) and avoidance projects (which prevent emissions, for example through the use of renewable energy).

In this way, contributions support specific climate protection measures and, in many cases, also contribute to strengthening local communities and biodiversity.

The following 14 climate protection projects are being supported:

Austria: Sonnenerde PyroDry

Sonnenerde has been a pioneer in the European biochar market since 2012, converting organic waste into biochar – a material produced by heating organic residues in a low-oxygen environment. This process stores CO₂ in a stable carbon form and contributes to long-term carbon storage. Based in Riedlingsdorf, Austria, Sonnenerde uses screening residues from its own composting facility as feedstock.

Belgium: Soil Capital – Climate Change Mitigation Project for Arable Farming

Belgium’s agricultural sector is at a turning point, as conventional farming practices can degrade soil health and increase vulnerability to droughts and floods. Soil Capital addresses this by operating Europe’s first certified carbon payment programme, rewarding farmers for adopting practices that support climate mitigation.

Bolivia: Exomad Green – Industrial Biochar

Exomad Green operates a large-scale biochar carbon removal project, converting sustainably sourced forestry residues into biochar. Through pyrolysis – a high-temperature process in a low-oxygen environment – carbon is transformed into a stable form that can be stored over long periods.

Colombia: Reforestation in Vichada

The reforestation project in Colombia’s Vichada region covers around 76,000 hectares, including approximately 8,000 hectares designated for conservation. Previously unused savannah areas are being reforested with species such as teak, pine and eucalyptus, creating mixed forest landscapes and habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species.

Germany: Klim – Regenerative Agriculture

Klim’s regenerative agriculture project supports soil restoration and climate protection in Germany. Working with more than 3,500 farmers across over 700,000 hectares, Klim promotes the transition to regenerative practices such as diverse crop rotations, reduced tillage, continuous soil cover and the use of organic fertilisers.

Iceland: Climeworks Direct Air Capture

Mammoth is one of Climeworks’ largest direct air capture and storage facilities. Located in Hellisheiði, Iceland, it has been in operation since May 2024. The plant captures carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air and stores it underground, where it is mineralised and permanently bound in rock.

India: Varaha – Carbon Sequestration & Grassland Restoration

This community-led project in rural India is one of the largest biochar initiatives globally. It converts biomass into biochar through high-temperature pyrolysis, enabling long-term carbon storage by transforming atmospheric CO₂ into a stable form.

India and Kenya: Sistema.bio – Biodigesters

Sistema.bio addresses challenges such as energy access, waste management and soil health by providing smallholder farmers with modular biodigesters. These systems convert animal manure into biogas for cooking and farm use, as well as nutrient-rich organic fertiliser.

Italy: Agroecology

Italian agriculture currently faces severe challenges from soil degradation and climate change. The project supports the adoption of thirteen evidence-based regenerative practices, from cover cropping and reduced tillage to compost, biochar use, and agroforestry. Farmers receive technical support and training to integrate these practices, which increase soil carbon sequestration while improving productivity and reducing chemical dependency.

Kenya: Efficient Cookstoves (Tembea)

In rural communities in the Siaya region of western Kenya, cooking has traditionally relied on open fires requiring large amounts of firewood. Through community savings and lending groups, households gain access to more efficient cookstoves. This reduces firewood consumption and helps decrease pressure on local forest resources, contributing to lower emissions.

Mongolia: MicroEnergy Credits – Clean Energy for Households

MicroEnergy Credits supports improved air quality and reduced emissions in Mongolia by facilitating access to efficient heating technologies for low-income households. In partnership with XacBank, the programme provides financing for efficient furnaces and home insulation, helping to reduce fuel consumption. Since 2009, the project has reached more than 160,000 households.

Switzerland: Recoal – Swiss Carbon Removal Project

Recoal develops solutions for managing biomass residues that would otherwise release CO₂ and methane during decomposition. Its approach is based on Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) using Hydrothermal Carbonisation (HTC), which converts biomass into stable carbon materials for long-term storage.

Uganda: Improved Cookstoves

This project promotes the use of energy-efficient and durable cookstoves in Ugandan households. Compared to traditional cooking methods, these stoves can significantly reduce fuel consumption. The initiative supports both distribution and awareness, and has reached over 6 million people to date.

USA: Direct Air Carbon Capture & Sequestration (STRATOS)

The STRATOS facility by 1PointFive, located in the southern United States, captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and stores it securely underground. As a large-scale direct air capture project, it contributes to the development of scalable carbon removal technologies.

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