HK Express makes climate action more accessible across East Asia

HK Express has launched a new carbon program to help customers understand and address the carbon emissions of their flights. This initiative presents carbon emissions estimates during the booking process and offers the option to support high-impact certified climate projects. Customers can now easily learn about the environmental impact of their travel and purchase carbon credits when booking directly through the HK Express website.

“We are immensely proud to be the first low-cost carrier in Asia to partner with Chooose, launching our inaugural Customer Carbon Offset Program," stated Jeanette Mao, CEO of HK Express. "This initiative holds great significance for us as it allows us to share our vision for greener travel with our customers, educating them about the estimated carbon emissions associated with their journeys and fostering greater climate awareness. At HK Express, our commitment to a sustainable future is unwavering, and we continue to support this through consistent enhancements in flight operations, waste management, and meaningful community engagement. This program is just one of many steps we are taking in our ongoing effort to promote greener travel and we take our environmental and social responsibilities seriously.”

“Chooose is delighted to partner with HK Express to make climate action more accessible to passengers across East Asia. This partnership does just that, by giving HK Express customers the tools they need to easily understand and take action on the estimated emissions associated with their flights. It’s vital that we all play our part as we strive to hit climate targets and advance climate solutions. We are excited for HK Express to be joining us on our mission to close the multi-gigaton gap between climate action and climate intention,” said Andreas Slettvoll, CEO at Chooose.

Understanding carbon emissions

Utilizing Chooose’s digital solutions, HK Express’s Customer Carbon Program automatically estimates greenhouse gas emissions for each flight search during the booking process. This feature provides customers with a clearer understanding of their journey’s carbon footprint. With this knowledge, travelers can make more environmentally conscious decisions and support certified carbon projects.

Commitment to sustainability

As HK Express celebrates its 10th anniversary, the airline reaffirms its commitment to the Cathay Group’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. As part of this commitment, HK Express is modernizing its fleet, introducing 14 new Airbus A321neo aircraft by 2025. These new planes offer significant environmental benefits, including up to 20% reduced fuel consumption per seat, lower emissions, and extended flight range.

In addition to fleet modernization, the new carbon program presents another important step towards sustainability. By enabling customers to raise awareness of their flight emissions and contribute towards climate projects, HK Express is making climate action more accessible and encouraging environmentally responsible travel.