Air travelers could be hit by the carbon tax on flights

The government plans to add a carbon tax to flights as part of a new call for evidence.

Launched by Transportation Secretary Chris Grayling, the Ministry of Transportation's campaign invites citizens to make their views known about the opportunity to compel companies selling tickets to 39, plane, ferry, train and bus to emit carbon dioxide emissions and offer offsetting options to downtown. point of sale.

The call for evidence on offsetting carbon emissions in transportation shows that one of the barriers to pbadenger participation is the lack of awareness of the availability and objectives of carbon offsets systems. .

"One way to increase absorption could be to follow an opt-out rather than an opt-in model, whereby the cost of carbon offsetting would automatically be included for consumers, unless They choose not to pay to offset their emissions, "suggests DfT.

However, he stressed that any such initiative should always be "voluntary".

The transport sector produces the largest share of UK greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for about one-third of carbon emissions in 2018.

Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, said: "Climate change concerns us all and we are committed to ensuring that transportation plays its role in reducing net greenhouse gas emissions. 39, here 2050.

"A compensation system could help inform travelers about the amount of carbon produced by their trip and provide the opportunity to fund programs, such as tree planting, to offset these emissions.

"However, our goal remains to target the development, production and adoption of zero-emission technology in all modes of transportation."

The call for evidence will address consumer concerns about whether their carbon offset payments support interesting and quality projects.

It will also explore consumers' awareness of the amount of carbon produced by different modes of transport and how pbadengers might compensate for emissions from their travel.

A number of airlines, including Ryanair, already offer pbadengers the opportunity to offset their emissions during the booking process.

"British airlines have committed to decarbonize aviation and are working with the government to continue progress by introducing new greener technologies, including more efficient aircraft and engines, sustainable aviation fuels and more. a vital modernization of the airspace, "said Tim Alderslade, managing director of Airlines UK.

"As a global industry, international carbon offsetting has a crucial role to play in enabling aviation to achieve our goals, and British airlines are participating in the global carbon offset program – Corsia – which will generate global carbon-neutral aviation growth from 2020. "

The call for evidence is the latest initiative by the government to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050.

The consultation ends on September 26, 2019 at 11:45 pm