Greenhouse gas emissions

“Globally, the aviation sector is responsible for about 1 to 2% of greenhouse gas emissions. In the UK, domestic and international aviationemissions account for about 6% of total greenhouse gas emissions or 22% of the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. This compares to 40% of the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions that are emitted by cars, 14% by heavy goods vehicles and 8% by domestic and international shipping.” – according to the UK Aviation Policy Framework