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United promises be a 100% green airline by 2050.

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United Airlines is today taking its most ambitious step yet in the direction of fighting climate change, committing to being 100% green by reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100% by 2050.

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United, which in 2018 became the first U.S. airline to commit to reducing its GHG emissions by 50 percent by 2050, will move toward carbon neutrality by committing to a multi-billion dollar investment in a revolutionary air carbon capture technology known as Direct Air Capture, rather than indirect measures such as carbon offsets, in addition to continuing to invest in the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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With this announcement, the airline becomes the first in the world to announce a commitment to invest in Direct Air Capture technology.

“As the leader of one of the world’s largest airlines, I recognize our responsibility to contribute to the fight against climate change, as well as our responsibility to solve it. These game-changing technologies will significantly reduce our emissions, and will measurably slow the rate of climate change, because buying carbon offsets alone is not enough,” said Scott Kirby, United’s chief executive officer.

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