ITC offsets CO2 emissions from flights

Since 1 October 2018, the faculty of ITC annually offsets flights by neutralising their CO2 footprint. All flights via KLM, Air France and Delta Air Lines compensate ITC through reforestation projects offered by these airlines. To offset the remaining flights, ITC chooses its own projects each year. This year, the Nicaforest project was chosen.

Nicaforest

Nicaforest (The Nicaforest High Impact Reforestation Program) manages 490 hectares of land in Nicaragua and wants to contribute to a sustainable value chain by working closely with local landowners. The programme plants teak trees and other valuable species for future wood production and seeks to increase the resilience of local communities.

CO2 compensation does not only contribute to our own strategy, but also contributes to the SDG’s and a better world

Sustainability

Flight compensation is in line with the ITC's and the University of Twente's ambition to be a sustainable, CO2-neutral organisation. Across the university, the UT is active with various sustainable initiatives. Sustainability is an important theme in the university's strategy, Shaping2030. Extra capacity has been made available to support initiatives with expertise in the field of the environment and sustainability. Departments and faculties are also working closely together to save energy on campus.