Any Questions?

Our FAQ:

What is climate compensation/carbon offsetting?

Carbon Offsetting reduces the exact amount of emissions your flight produces. The reduction happens by our climate protection projects like reforestation and cutting down on coal powered plants. By that you are able to fly climate neutral.

How are my emissions calculated?

Our data is provided by the british environmental ministry (DEFRA), it takes into account the class you’re flying in and also accounts for the radiation factor which depends on the height emissions are emitted.

How are the mindfulflights climate protection projects certified?

All of our climate protection projects are certified through independent third parties as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Vienna University of Natural Resources and the CCBA Standard. Underlying techniques are approved by the World Health Organization. The certifications guarantee that the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is validated thoroughly.

What can I do to reduce my flight’s carbon footprint?

For our climate it would be best to not fly at all. If possible use the train or other sustainable forms of transportation. If you decide to fly take direct flights, book economy class and inform yourself what the airline does to reduce fuel consumption.

Who are the people running mindfulflights?

mindfulflights is an initiative by a team of students from Vienna, Austria. We have started our project 4 years ago in school and are running it now besides our studies. Our vision, shortly said, is to connect the world sustainably. Now, mindfulflights is operated as a GmbH, which is the Austrian equivalent of a Limited in Vienna, Austria. Your purchase of emission reduction certificates is essential to enabling our projects, reduce emissions, secure wildlife habitat and create jobs in the project regions.

Why does a minimum of 6,50 € per flight compensation exist?

mindfulflights has decided to set a minimum of 6,50 € per flight compensation. A smaller amount would suggest that short flights are not as harmful to our climate but exactly those would be substitutable by other, more sustainable means of transportation. But no worries - we compensate more than your flights emissions to make up for it in those cases.

What am I purchasing/funding through my compensation?

Offsetting contributions are the purchase of emission reduction certificates stemming from our climate protection projects, these are no donations. Your purchase of emission reduction certificates is essential to enabling our projects, reduce emissions, secure wildlife habitat and create jobs in the project regions.

Is my contribution a donation?

No, mindfulflights is a purpose driven social business with the mission to solve the climate crisis through entrepreneurial spirit. Offsetting contributions are legally the purchase of emission reduction certificates stemming from our climate protection projects, these are no donations. The certificates are issued by our third party monitored projects. Your purchase of emission reduction certificates reduces more than the amount of carbon emitted by your activity and is essential to enabling our projects, reduce emissions, secure wildlife habitat and create jobs in the project regions.