https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/delta-carbon-neutral-lawsuit-1.6862447#:~:text=As%20It%20Happens-,Delta%20Air%20Lines%20faces%20class%2Daction%20lawsuit%20over%20carbon%20neutral,%2Dneutral%20airline%E2%80%9D%20is%20bogus.
Mayanna Berrin filed a class-action lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, claiming their claim of being "the first carbon-neutral airline" is false.
Delta is accused of misleading consumers through press materials and merchandise about its carbon-neutral status, primarily by using carbon credits to offset emissions.
Critics argue that carbon offset projects, like rainforest protection and re-forestation, are largely ineffective and may even be harmful.
The Guardian's investigation found that over 90% of rainforest offsets by major suppliers were "largely worthless."
Delta denies the allegations and states that it has moved away from carbon offsets, focusing on decarbonization and sustainable aviation fuel.
Despite its long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, Delta has been promoting itself as "the world's first carbon-neutral airline" for the past three years.
The lawsuit may face challenges in terms of class certification, but the plaintiffs plan to gather expert testimony to support their claims.
This lawsuit is part of a growing trend of consumers holding companies accountable for their environmental claims.
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