Mumbai: The total carbon emissions by Indian carriers went down in 2012 as compared to the previous year, said a carbon footprint report released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday. The reversal was not an indicator of a new trend, but rather a result of Kingfisher Airlines' suspension of operations.
"Overall in the year 2012, carbon dioxide emissions from Indian airline-related operations declined. This trend is related to general passenger developments for 2012, the discontinuation of Kingfisher's operations, as well as the improved operational efficiency of some Indian carriers," said the DGCA report. The report said that the total emissions of 15,389,000 tonne of carbon dioxide in 2012 by Indian carriers and foreign airlines operating into India represented less than 1% of India's anthropogenic (resulting from human activity) emissions. Globally, the airline industry contributes about 2-3% to the total carbon emissions.
31/01/14 Times of India
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"Overall in the year 2012, carbon dioxide emissions from Indian airline-related operations declined. This trend is related to general passenger developments for 2012, the discontinuation of Kingfisher's operations, as well as the improved operational efficiency of some Indian carriers," said the DGCA report. The report said that the total emissions of 15,389,000 tonne of carbon dioxide in 2012 by Indian carriers and foreign airlines operating into India represented less than 1% of India's anthropogenic (resulting from human activity) emissions. Globally, the airline industry contributes about 2-3% to the total carbon emissions.
31/01/14 Times of India
