Arise Air Private Jet Membership Becomes First Carbon Neutral Jet Card Provider
Works with Carbonfund.org to Offset All CO2 Emissions from its Flights
Silver Spring MD (February 15, 2007) - Every time a private jet takes flight CO2 is produced as a result. But now, thanks to a new partnership with Carbonfund.org, Arise Air is taking responsibility for its CO2. Through this partnership, Arise Air will immediately begin offsetting all the CO2 that is produced by its flights.
Private jet travel continues to expand in the United States, with hundreds of thousands of flights flown last year. Thanks to increasing awareness among travelers, however, companies are being asked more than ever to account for the climate change impacts of this travel. 'We continually receive requests from clients who are equally concerned about the environment as we are. This partnership is something we are all excited about,' said Bryan Ellis, President of Arise Air. 'Working with Carbonfund.org made it easy and affordable for us to take control of our climate impact.' Arise Air's clients range from high net worth individuals to corporations to athletes and entertainers, so this commitment represents a diverse, influential group.
'Considering the amount of CO2 that is created by private aviation, we feel it is a small price to pay and really our civic duty to enact this policy,' he continued. With Carbonfund.org's assistance, this CO2 will be offset by supporting reforestation and renewable energy projects such as mangrove restoration on the coast of India and the High Winds wind farm in Solano County, California.
'I'm very proud of our staff at Arise Air. Enacting this policy is just one illustration of the level of service we provide our clientele. Arise Air had been researching this issue, but when more clients voiced their concerns recently about the environmental impact of their flying we forged this relationship in record time. We are very proud to partner with the Carbonfree™ program and play an active role in the overall fight against climate change. Upon completion of a flight our clients will be issued a certificate stating that the carbon created on their trip was completely offset by Arise Air and Carbonfund.org. Creating a business alliance with Carbonfund.org is truly a win-win for Arise Air, our clients and most importantly, the environment,' said Ellis.
'We are pleased that Arise Air has chosen us as their carbon offset provider,' said Eric Carlson, executive director of Carbonfund.org. 'Arise serves an influential group of customers, so it's exciting to know that the important message of 'reduce what you can, offset what you can't' is getting in front of so many of today's thoughtful leaders.'
Arise Air joins more than 130 businesses and organizations from a wide variety of industries that have seen the need to take responsibility for their CO2 emissions and joined Carbonfund.org's Carbonfree™ program. Collectively, Carbonfund.org's supporters have now offset nearly 200,000 metric tons of CO2. 'This latest Carbonfree™ partner truly shows the impact that we're able to have, and we thank Arise Air for their commitment to reducing their climate change impacts,' said Carlson.
About Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org is a national non-profit organization leading the fight against climate change. Carbonfund.org educates the public about the dangers of climate change and makes it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce their climate impact. Carbonfund.org is reducing the threat of climate change by promoting cost-effective carbon reductions and supporting renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects globally that reduce and offset carbon dioxide emissions. Carbonfund.org works with over 100 corporate and non-profit partners including the National Wildlife Federation, Dell, IMD, Lancôme, Ovation Travel Group and Working Assets. Learn more at www.carbonfund.org.
About Arise Air
Arise Air, Inc., headquartered in Duxbury, MA, is the leader in boutique level private jet services. Members and On-Demand clients enjoy access to all models of executive class aircraft with a guaranteed response time anywhere in the continental United States in five hours or less. All flights are operated by FAR Part 135 carriers. Operators providing service for Arise Air clients must satisfy both FAA safety requirements and Arise Air proprietary operational checks via the ARG/US TripCHEQ system. The Arise Alliance Program is the most effective blend of flexibility, safety, convenience and value available in private jet travel. Arise Air has been recognized by The Wealth Report as Best of the Best in Private Jet Services. More information on Arise Air is available at www.AriseAir.com .
