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"Private jet travel offers flexibility and convenience, but at a steep cost to
the environment.
In a recent study, we found that private jet activity generated 19.5 million
tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO₂e) emissions globally in 2023; on
average, over the course of a year, private jets produce the same amount of
emissions generated by 177 passenger cars.
Global sporting events – such as the World Cup – are a well-known driver of
private jet activity, as VIPs fly in from around the world to sit courtside,
ringside, or trackside at the year’s highest-profile competitions.
But just how much do these events contribute to private jet emissions, and are
there suitable commercial flights eventgoers could have taken instead?
To find out, I looked at three major sporting events in 2023: Super Bowl LVII
in Glendale, Arizona; the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and the
Monaco Grand Prix in the French Riviera."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
