Voluntary Carbon Program
Voluntary Carbon Program
Earn 10 Qantas Points per A$1 equivalent spent on carbon credits.
Participate in the Voluntary Carbon Program to help compensate for some of the emissions associated with your flight. Your contributions fund carbon credits for projects outside aviation that meet our internal requirements for integrity and quality. We prioritise projects in Australia and globally that benefit nature and support Indigenous and regional communities.
Simply tick the box for the Voluntary Carbon Program when booking your flight, or apply it to your booking via My account Use Qantas Points or cash and earn 10 Qantas Points for every $1 spent.
Please remember, supporting projects through the purchase of carbon credits is different from preventing aviation emissions. While we calculate the estimated emissions for each route we fly, no project can guarantee the emissions have been completely offset.
By adding the Voluntary Carbon Program to your next flight, you’ll get one step closer to achieving Green Tier Conditions apply
How to earn Qantas Points with Voluntary Carbon Program
Enter your Qantas Frequent Flyer number when you book
Tick the Voluntary Carbon Program when booking your flight, or add it to an existing booking via My account
Points will be credited within eight weeks of the booking date
What does your contribution go towards?
Your contributions fund carbon credits for a diverse range of projects. These include the Savanna burning projects by Arnhem Land Fire Abatement (ALFA), the April Salumei Rainforest Community Conservation project in Papua New Guinea, and World Vision's Clean Cookstoves projects in Ethiopia.
All projects we source carbon credits from undergo careful review. Projects outside of Australia are reviewed by global accredited registries, while Australian projects are overseen by the Australian Clean Energy Regulator. For more on our internal integrity and quality standards, see our 2024 Sustainability Report
Wildfire management
Northern Australia is prone to extreme wildfires. Annually, Indigenous rangers use traditional fire management practices to conduct early dry season burns, preventing larger uncontrolled wildfires. Through our investment in Arnhem Land Fire Abatement (ALFA) projects, we support their efforts. This not only helps reduce wildfire emissions but also drives Indigenous economic development, a key commitment in our Reconciliation Action Plan.
Image credit: David Hancock
Energy-efficient cooking stoves
Growing energy demands in developing countries contribute to deforestation, hindering forests’ ability to absorb atmospheric carbon. Our investment in the World Vision Clean Cookstove projects helps fund the distribution of energy-efficient cook stoves to farming families in rural Ethiopia. These families currently rely on open fires to cook. The cook stoves help reduce air pollution, emit less black soot and methane and reduce deforestation.
Image credit: TEM
Rainforest conservation
Vast areas of tropical rainforest in Papua New Guinea face threats from deforestation and degradation. Our investment in the April Salumei Rainforest Community Conservation Project helps protect an area of rainforest in Papua New Guinea. This region was previously designated for potential logging rights. Instead, communities can now earn revenue from carbon credits. This approach helps to secure vital wildlife habitats, empowers local communities, and prevents the release of greenhouse gas emissions that logging would cause.
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Frequently asked questions
What you need to know
You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions
Membership, and earning and redeeming of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
Members will earn 10 Qantas Points per AUD$1 equivalent spent on carbon credits for eligible flights booked at qantas.com. The points awarded are based on the Australian dollar equivalent of the amount quoted at the time of booking and are only awarded when you use cash to participate in the Voluntary Carbon Program. The points awarded will be rounded up to the nearest point. Qantas Points can be split between two or more members within the same booking, as long as each member provides their Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number when booking. Points will be credited within eight weeks of the booking date. Any payment made for carbon credits is non-refundable even when bookings are changed or cancelled.
Where a member provides both the ABN associated with their Qantas Business Rewards account and Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number at the time of booking, the points will be awarded to the business’ Qantas Business Rewards account. View full terms and conditions
When do I provide my Frequent Flyer number?
To earn Qantas Points, enter your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number when booking.
How long until I get my Qantas Points?
Points will be credited within eight weeks of the booking date.
Green Tier
To be recognised for the Green Tier activity, Qantas Frequent Flyer members must tick ‘Voluntary Carbon Program’ on eligible flights during the booking process or in My account. Carbon credits will be recognised as a Green Tier activity seven days after purchase. To be eligible for Green Tier, Qantas Frequent Flyer members must complete one activity in five out of six Green Tier categories in a Membership Year. Members must be logged in to their Qantas Frequent Flyer account when completing the relevant activity (for example, booking an eco-accredited hotel) and residing in Australia with an Australian residential address in their profile.
Disclaimer: ^ Members will earn 10 Qantas Points per A$1 value spent on carbon credits for eligible flights booked at qantas.com The points awarded are based on the dollar amount quoted at the time of booking, and are only awarded with Voluntary Carbon Program when you use cash. The points awarded will be rounded up to the nearest point. Qantas Points can be split between two or more members within the same booking, as long as each member provide their Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number when booking. Any payment made for carbon credits is non-refundable even when bookings are changed or cancelled. Where a member provides both the ABN associated with their Qantas Business Rewards account and Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number at the time of booking, the points will be awarded to the business’ Qantas Business Rewards account. View full terms and conditions