McGill University is launching a new air travel offsetting program to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its goal of being carbon neutral by 2040. Starting in May, a mandatory fee will be applied to airfare for trips purchased using unrestricted funds. Air travelers accessing all other fund types will be encouraged to voluntarily contribute to offset their air travel emissions. The fees will be used to purchase carbon credits through Planetair, a Quebec-based NFP providing carbon offset solutions. “Given the urgency of climate action, McGill is adopting the Oxford Offsetting Principles,” said McGill Climate & Biodiversity Officer Divya Sharma. “That means we are prioritizing offsets that support meaningful climate benefits in the near-term.”
