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British Airways sets net zero by 2050 goal, promises to carbon offset all domestic flights

James Murray

10 October 2019 •

British Airways sets net zero by 2050 goal, promises to carbon offset all domestic flights

International Airlines Group becomes first airline group to set net zero target for mid-century, as company pledges to invest in green fuels and more efficient aircraft

British Airways (BA) parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has today announced it plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the first global airline to publicly back a full...

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