Sentient Jet, a trailblazing private aviation firm and originator of the jet card concept demonstrates unwavering dedication to sustainability. Introducing its emissions-neutral program in 2021, the company offsets all flights by 300% at zero cost to Card Owners. To date, Sentient Jet has offset a record-breaking 1,339,235 metric tons of CO2, setting a new standard among jet card providers.
For a quarter of a century, Sentient Jet has spearheaded innovation in the private aviation sector, consistently seeking new avenues to deliver a seamless experience for its Card Owners, from pre-booking to post-flight. According to Andrew Collins, Co-CEO of Flexjet, Sentient Jet’s parent company, sustainability is a key focus across all industries, and private aviation plays a pivotal role in this conversation. Recognizing an opportunity to lead growth in sustainable practices, Sentient Jet aims to be the most thoughtful way to fly.
In April of the previous year, Sentient Jet introduced individual offset calculations on all invoices, enabling individuals and companies to directly track their emissions levels on invoices and through the Sentient Jet app. Alan Walsh, Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Sentient Jet, emphasized the importance of transparency and candid discussions around sustainability in the private aviation industry. Since implementing this feature, positive feedback from Card Owners has been overwhelming.
Through a strategic partnership with environmental leader 4AIR, the first and only rating system focusing on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation, Sentient Jet’s carbon offset program extends beyond traditional aviation sustainability efforts. It offsets all aviation emissions, including water vapor, aerosols, and nitrous oxide, which together account for two-thirds of an aircraft’s emissions during flight. Sentient Jet’s total emission offsets since the program’s inception are equivalent to powering over 260,000 homes for a year, charging 162 billion smartphones, and growing 22 million tree seedlings for a decade.
With a multimillion-dollar investment in sustainability and ongoing commitment to future programs, Sentient Jet has contributed funds to wind power projects in the United States and South America, as well as renewable energy projects in Turkey and India. This year, the company supports initiatives to protect bonobo and forest elephant habitats in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s intact rainforest, along with a steel waste energy recovery co-generation project in South Korea.
Sentient Jet’s sustainability efforts also include installing efficient cookstoves in Malawi and sequestering CO2 through forestry projects in Massachusetts, protecting a combined 17,000 acres of public forest, a nearly 50% increase since last year. Committed to maintaining forest CO2 stocks above regional common practices, the Doe Mountain Forestry Project in the Blue Ridge Mountains of eastern Tennessee will provide significant climate benefits.
Kennedy Ricci, President of 4AIR, commends Sentient Jet’s exceptional dedication to sustainability, noting their best-in-class offset volume that continues to rank among the top in the industry. In the pursuit of innovation, Sentient Jet remains at the forefront of the private aviation sector, setting new standards and influencing the broader industry with a program that anticipates Card Owners’ needs and fosters sustainability leadership.
About Sentient Jet
Founded in 1999 and celebrating 25 years of service in 2024, Sentient Jet, a Flexjet company, is one of the most innovative private aviation companies across the globe. With the invention of the Jet Card model, Sentient Jet offers clients the flexibility and convenience of flying private for their personal and business air travel needs along with a host of unique digital booking tools, including an industry-first with instant, automated text-based booking, a unique sustainability program, and an outstanding service heritage. Sentient Jet is known for its commitment to safety and is guided by an Independent Safety Advisory Board with former FAA and NTSB officials. Sentient Jet’s extensive network of certified operators ensures that clients will always have access to executive aircraft that meet their rigorous standards for safety and quality. Visit sentient.com for more information. You can also follow Sentient Jet on social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Download the Sentient Jet Mobile App: iOS | Android.