Although air transport has had a moderate impact on climate change (it is responsible for 2-3% of global CO₂ emissions), Air France is doing everything it can to reduce the rate of increase of its CO2 emissions (the only greenhouse gases targeted by the Kyoto protocol – not applying to international aviation - from aircraft engines).

CO₂ is mostly produced when cruising (79.3%) but also when climbing after take-off (14.4%). Note that around 75% of Air France’s emissions come from intercontinental aircraft that account for around 20% of all flights. There is no substitute method of transport for either passenger or cargo flights carrying express goods such as valuables or perishable foodstuffs.

The Company considers legitimate that the airline industry should assume its share of responsibility regarding climate change.

The Group has already engaged and integrated major environmental achievements in its strategy. Air France-KLM proposes a Climate Action Plan to pursue its commitments. This plan was approved by the Board of directors in March, 2007.

This plan includes six commitments:

• We support the Kyoto Protocol and the principle of pragmatic, realistic inclusion of the air transport industry in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.

• We continue to renew our aircraft fleet and support aviation research into improving energy efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions. We actively engage with our aircraft manufacturers.

• We provide our customers with information and a CO₂ calculator that uses real operational data, and offer them opportunities for carbon compensation.

• We support NGO environmental protection programs.

• We promote research programs for renewable energy sources.

• We motivate the entire Air France-KLM group to follow on through environmental protection plans notably to reduce emissions generated by our ground operations.

The role of CO₂ in the greenhouse effect has been fully identified by the scientific community. CO₂ emissions are directly proportional to fuel consumption.

So the goal of reducing CO₂ emissions merges with that of business performance, since jetfuel has always been one of airlines’ biggest cost items.

To reduce its CO₂ emissions, Air France tries to cut fuel consumption by acquiring the most fuel-efficient aircraft where possible, applying a fuel saving plan, renewing its ground vehicle fleet, and optimizing its procedures.