FAQ about Gotlandsflyg’s environmental effort
1. How much carbon dioxide do you
release?
The answer is not simple, but a SAAB 340 emits 36 kg CO2 per
passenger on the route (146 km) between Rönne and Copenhagen.
2. Which is best, propeller or jet?
In the choice between propeller and jet it is difficult to
give a general answer. One can generally say that it is a better
environmental choice to fly with propeller planes for shorter
distances. This is especially true it there is a high number of
passengers in the cabin.
3. Can one climate compensate for one's journey?
One can always compensate for one's journey through one of the
organisations that offer this. One example is
www.atmosfair.de.
4. Do you purchase emissions allowances?
We will offer our passengers the chance to offset their
emissions when they book their trip. We will choose to purchase
emissions allowances.
5. Do you fly with so-called green approaches?
We fly in accordance with ECO - a flight principle that
typically saves 70 - 100 kg fuel per route leg. The ECO principle
is based on the pilots reducing speed and staying at a high
altitude a little longer and then dropping down towards the airport
at low thrust. Both measures save fuel.
6. Are you environmentally certified?
We work towards an environmental certification in accordance
with ISO 14001.
7. Do you participate in any environmental projects?
We are currently investigating local and regional projects
that may be of interest to support. We feel that it is just and
right.
8. You sort waste? How?
Currently we sort our waste in six different groups: papers,
newspapers, glass, plastics, aluminum, and composts.
If you have any further questions regarding our environmental
efforts you are always welcome to email us at:
miljo@gotlandsflyg.se