Over the past couple of years, negative press regarding private aircraft and the need to reduce corporate overhead with the recent economic times unfortunately convinced some companies and individuals to discontinue or reduce their use of private aircraft. On the other hand, with the reduction of airline flights and the cities they serve, private aircraft have become more essential to individuals and companies that need to maximize their transportation efficiency, increase their sales, enhance employee productivity and
improve customer support. The individuals and corporations utilizing private aircraft in these tough economic times realize that private aircraft remain crucial to
individual and corporate success! Many individuals and corporations are finding very fair pricing when chartering aircraft based on their mission needs, while others are purchasing aircraft that are in some cases 50% less in price compared to a couple of years ago. In a global economy, private aircraft are essential business tools that are not going away for those who understand their value and a certain key to their success! For a free quote for your next business trip, visit the professionals at www.GlobalExecAviation.com or call them at 1.562.424.0663.
A carbon offset is a financial instrument aimed at a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon offsets are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) and may represent six primary categories of greenhouse gases. One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.
There are two markets for carbon offsets. In the larger, compliance market, companies, governments, or other entities buy carbon offsets in order to comply with caps on the total amount of carbon dioxide they are allowed to emit. In 2006, about $5.5 billion of carbon offsets were purchased in the compliance market, representing about 1.6 billion metric tons of CO2e reductions.
In the much smaller, voluntary market, individuals, companies, or governments purchase carbon offsets to mitigate their own greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electricity use, and other sources. For example, an individual might purchase carbon offsets to compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions caused by personal air travel. Many companies offer carbon offsets as an up-sell during the sales process so that customers can mitigate the emissions related with their product or service purchase (such as offsetting emissions related to a vacation flight, car rental, hotel stay, consumer good, etc.). In 2008, about $705 million of carbon offsets were purchased in the voluntary market, representing about 123.4 million metric tons of CO2e reductions.
Offsets are typically achieved through financial support of projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in the short- or long-term. The most common project type is renewable energy, such as wind farms, biomass energy, or hydroelectric dams. Others include energy efficiency projects, the destruction of industrial pollutants or agricultural byproducts, destruction of landfill methane, and forestry projects. Some of the most popular carbon offset projects from a corporate perspective are energy efficiency and wind turbine projects.
Carbon offsetting has gained some appeal and momentum mainly among consumers in western countries who have become aware and concerned about the potentially negative environmental effects of energy-intensive lifestyles and economies. The Kyoto Protocol has sanctioned offsets as a way for governments and private companies to earn carbon credits which can be traded on a marketplace. The protocol established the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which validates and measures projects to ensure they produce authentic benefits and are genuinely “additional” activities that would not otherwise have been undertaken. Organizations that are unable to meet their emissions quota can offset their emissions by buying CDM-approved Certified Emissions Reductions.
Offsets may be cheaper or more convenient alternatives to reducing one’s own fossil-fuel consumption. However, some critics object to carbon offsets, and question the benefits of certain types of offsets.
Offsets are viewed as an important policy tool to maintain stable economies. One of the hidden dangers of climate change policy is unequal prices of carbon in the economy, which can cause economic collateral damage if production flows to regions or industries that have a lower price of carbon – unless carbon can be purchased from that area, which offsets effectively permit, equalizing the price. Global Exec Aviation is a private jet air carrier currently offering carbon offsets to their clients when they fly. Contact their professionals at: 1-562-424-0663 for more information!
The secret is out that in this day and age of utilizing private aircraft that chartering aircraft is the way to go. Unlike fractional programs with hefty monthly management fees and over priced membership cards that charge premium hourly rates, chartering aircraft is the most economic method of using private aircraft in this economic environment. There are currently hundreds of FAA approved private aircraft charter operators worldwide that are anxious to charter their aircraft. Many of these operators manage aircraft on behalf of aircraft owners who place their aircraft on their air carrier certificates to assist with reducing the overhead of aircraft ownership as the aircraft are simply available to charter when the owners are not utilizing them.
This means there are many aircraft available to quote for your travel needs and prices are very competitive during these economic times. Another benefit of chartering aircraft is you may select the aircraft you need based on your travel needs. For some trips, it may require a mid-sized aircraft, another aircraft might find a smaller aircraft. With thousand of aircraft available worldwide, you can choose what you need, what you can afford and pay as you go.
The professionals at Hollywood Jets are seasoned aviation professionals that can help you find the right aircraft, make recommendations and provide you with a variety of options. Best of all, the cost of this consulting is free for members of Hollywood Jets. For a limited time Hollywood Jets is offering free basic memberships for the purpose of educating new members on the benefits of jet charter and eventual possible aircraft ownership. Chartering aircraft saves time and money and is a key to success for many individuals and companies that understand the value of time. Call 1-877-303-6660 for a free consultation and let the pros at Hollywood Jets assist you with your travel needs!
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In an effort to assist reducing the amount of CO2 entering the atmosphere, Hollywood Jets is assisting our members by utilizing the latest private jet aircraft with fuel efficient engines. In some cases, these newer aircraft will use 1/3 less fuel than older aircraft that are still available for private flights. In addition, aircraft engines found on older aircraft are not as quiet and effect the local environment with significantly more noise. With the growing amount of environmental concern with noise complaints at many airports around the world, choosing a recently manufactured aircraft for air travel is a smart way to say that your doing your part with today’s green efforts. Traveling by private jet is not going away in today’s modern world, but “Green Jetting” will be the new jet set way to go green in the private jet traveling biz! Look for our new informational website coming soon to help you choose a “green” jet for your next personal or business trip. You may also call Hollywood Jets at anytime for a green quote! Our office has also gone green by using cleaning and office products found at www.GreenOfficeHome.com!
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