Our contribution to a climate-friendly future
Sustainable payment and settlement with AirPlus
Agenda
Sustainable payment and settlement with AirPlus
Automatic compensation via our partner SQUAKE
AirPlus Green Reports: transparency about your flight emissions
Sustainable payment and settlement with AirPlus
Sustainability is close to our hearts
AirPlus has taken targeted measures to reduce its carbon footprint
Sustainability is not a flash in the pan for us: We will continue to work on reducing our emissions and optimizing business processes accordingly
We have therefore taken various measures on the way to becoming a sustainable company Conscious use of resources is at the top of the list
AirPlus has set itself the goal of making an even more active contribution to a more climate-friendly future
Digitalization of processes
Regional food suppliers
Water saving measures
Biodiversity
Recycling waste and prevention
Sustainably sourced electricity
Subsidized commuter ticket
Circular economy
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For all remaining greenhouse gas emissions that are currently caused by business processes at AirPlus and cannot be avoided, we take over responsibility:
The project demonstrably reduces greenhouse gases and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We are funding our entire carbon footprint through a certified climate protection project run by the international non- profit organization myclimate.
The impact label confirms that the unavoidable CO2 emissions have been calculated and a corresponding contribution is made towards a high -quality climate protection project by my climate. This is in line with the EU's commitment to global climate protection measures under the Paris Agreement.
The myclimate impact label certifies AirPlus as a climate- friendly payment and settlement provider
ll remaining CO2 emissions currently caused by our business processes are calculated
Certified climate protection project
Electricity
Gas, oil, water and waste
Business related travel of AirPlus employees
Commuting and fleet of AirPlus employees
Hardware
Calculation of the AirPlus carbon footprint
AirPlus contributes to a high -quality climateprotection project of myclimate
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Targeted strengthening of skills in the areas of ecotourism, beekeeping and handicrafts
Microcredit system to promote income -generating activities, e.g. sustainable use of forests
Smallholder farmers in Uganda are actively involved in reforestation.
Raising awareness of environmental issues among the local population
Promoting income-Promoting income- generating activities and enhancing social welfare
Restoring and conservingbiological diversity
Increasing biomass and carbon sequestration
Automatic compensation via our partner SQUAKE
About myclimate
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Among others, two projects were recognized as “Game -changing Climate Lighthouse Activities" at UN climate conferences
Climate protection projects meet the highest standards (Gold Standard, Plan Vivo)
Globally measurable climate protection and sustainable development projects
Recognized non- profit organization committed to effective climate protection - globally and locally
Climate- friendly payment and settlement with AirPlus
Your benefits at a glance
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Benefit from the usual advantages of your AirPlus solution - you do not need to do anything.
By choosing a climate-friendly supplier, you can take responsibility for our climate and improve your carbon footprint.
Complement your CSR activities by making an important contribution to climate protection when it comes to business travel payment and settlement.
AirPlus Green Reports: transparency about your flight emissions
Corporate Social Responsibility @AirPlus | February 2024
Calculation of flight emissions for CSR reporting
Scientifically founded calculation methods developed by atmosfair in line with international standards.
The emissions are calculated automatically for every flight paid with the AirPlus Company Account.
Detailed and transparent analyses for business-related flights.
AirPlus Green Reports
*Please note that all tables are based on the VDR method of CO2 emission calculation.
74.0
74.9
188
tons CO2
105
CO2 GRI/GHG
CO2 DEFRA
CO2 ICAO
CO2 VFU
CO2 emissions calculated according to other methodologies
grams CO2 / pkm
184
CO2 per passenger mile , average
grams CO2 / pkm
114
CO2 per passenger kilometer , average
0.27
CO2 per coupon , average
76.2
CO2 VDR methodology
CO2 emissions calculated *
miles
1,443
Average miles per coupon
km
2,322
Average kilometers per coupon
86
Different city pairs
Coupons
1.000 miles
414
Miles
1.000 km
667
Kilometers
Unit
Amount
Travel*
277
CO2 emissions (including high altitudes effects)according to VDR methodology*
liters per 100 pkm
4.2
Average specific fuel consumption
%
87.9
Share fuel use in RFI altitudes (> 9 km)
tons fuel
21.2
Fuel consumption in altitudes > 9 km
1.000 km
24.1
Fuel consumption total
Amount
Fuel*
Management - Summary
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
tons CO2
CO2 emissions in altitudes < 9 km
Unit
Reporting period 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
287
CO2+ RFI 4
210
CO2+ RFI 2,7
143
CO2+ RFI 2
67.0
CO2 emissions in altitudes > 9 km
9.25
Example
Management
Summary
Green Reports
Automatic compensation of CO2 flight emissions
Flight booking via AirPlus Company Account
Daily Daily transmission of electronic data to Squake
Daily transmission of data to AirPlus
Flight ticket, CO2 emissions and compensation amount on AirPlus invoice
Calculation of CO2 emissions by Squake
Data Data synchronization (matching)
Payment with Payment with the AirPlus Company Account
Hotel CO2 emissions in PDF and electronic invoice formats from AirPlus
CO2 emissions* from booking are transferred to AirPlus additional data field
Transparency in CO2 emissions from hotel bookings
Reporting
*CO2 calculation by Squake
Payment with a central AirPlus payment solution
CO2 emissions are shown with the hotel transaction on the AirPlus invoice
Activation of additional data field on central AirPlus payment solutions
Booking via DERHOTEL/CRC
Corporate Social Responsibility at AirPlus
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As a subsidiary, AirPlus International is also part of the parent company's CSR reporting.
Learn more about our CSR initiatives.
akussmaul@airplus.com
Annette Kussmaul
Want to know more? Our CSR officer will be happy to answer your questions.
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Further AirPlus solutions have already been made climate- friendly since 2022.
More than ten years ago, we already offered the AirPlus Green Company Account as a sustainable payment solution honored with the myclimate award “Pioneer for Sustainable Financial Products in the Travel Industry” at the ITB 2015.
First financial services provider with a green lodged account
AirPlus is a pioneer for climate -friendly financial products in the travel industry
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