LATAM Cargo Brazil looks to minimise harmful emissions

LATAM Cargo Brazil, one of the cargo-carrying subsidiaries of the LATAM group, is to initially offset more than 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide in partnership with the companies Brix Cargo and Unicargo.

These are, LATAM said, the first cargo business clients in Brazil to join the ‘1+1: Offset to

Conserve’ programme aimed at offsetting flight emissions.

As part of a combined commitment, its partners will offset 2,500 tons of CO₂ and LATAM Cargo will do the same (covering all emissions generated by Brix Cargo and Unicargo cargo shipments during 2023).

The LATAM Group’s 1+1 sustainability programme asks that its cargo clients take responsibility for offsetting 50% of their emissions, while it will be responsible for offsetting the other half.

Otávio Meneguette, LATAM Cargo’s director in Brazil, observed: “Brix Cargo and Unicargo have been long-time partners of ours.

“We are delighted that they are the first companies to offset the emissions of the flights carrying their cargo.

“LATAM is committed to contributing to aviation that reduces or offsets its greenhouse gas emissions, with a network of clients helping us in this mission.”

Leandro Gonçalves, chief executive of freight transport company Brix Cargo, stated: “Brix Cargo is proud of its partnership with LATAM in the ‘1+1: Offset to Conserve’ program[me].

“This partnership with LATAM reinforces our commitment to a more sustainable future for the cargo transportation sector.

“We believe that neutralising emissions is fundamental to mitigating the effects of climate change and protecting the environment.

“In this way, we reiterate one of our company’s most important values, which is social and environmental responsibility.”

And Wanderley Soares, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo-based Unicargo’s chief executive, declared: “We are proud to announce our partnership with LATAM for the settlement of carbon credits on our freights, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to sustainable and responsible practices.

“Unicargo works with suppliers and already offers customers a solution to meet their scope 3 [emissions], neutralising the freight they carry.

“This action highlights our efforts to contribute to the environment through the search for innovative solutions for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.”

LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil are LATAM Group’s cargo subsidiaries, operating a combined fleet of 19 all-cargo aircraft.

These cargo subsidiaries also have access to the group’s passenger aircraft. They operate on the LATAM group network, as well as on international routes exclusively for freight transportation.