Italian airline Volotea partners with DAC startup 280 Earth to offset aviation emissions

Italy-based Volotea has partnered with 280 Earth, a Google X Lab startup, to explore high-quality carbon credits and develop certified emission reduction projects. This two-year collaboration marks 280 Earth’s entry into the European market. Volotea aims to reduce CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometer by 50% by 2030, potentially achieving this goal 4-5 years early. 280 Earth specializes in Direct Air Capture technology, with a plant in Oregon capable of removing 500 tons of CO2 annually, expanding to 20,000 tons.