Chooose Integrates IATA CO2 Data For Airlines

Chooose, a climate technology company known for its carbon emissions management platform, has formed a significant partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to integrate IATA CO2 Connect data into its digital system. This partnership will provide real-time, flight-specific carbon emissions information to more than 30 of Chooose’s airline partners worldwide. This will help both corporate clients and individual travelers access more accurate and verifiable data on their air travel emissions.

This change comes at a crucial moment for the aviation industry, which faces growing scrutiny from stakeholders. Regulators, businesses, and environmentally aware travelers are pushing for greater transparency around carbon emissions. A recent IATA study published in April 2025 found that nearly 40% of air travelers, especially business travelers, regularly check flight-related carbon dioxide data before making travel decisions. The rising demand for emissions accountability has highlighted the need for trustworthy and standardized carbon metrics in booking platforms, corporate travel tools, and sustainability reporting systems.

IATA CO2 Connect is unique in the market as the only aviation emissions calculator based on real operational data from over 70 airlines. Unlike generic carbon calculators, this tool uses verified inputs like actual fuel burn, aircraft type, load factors, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) usage. This makes it a reliable reference for tracking emissions. The tool meets leading international standards, including IATA Recommended Practice (RP) 1726 and the ISO 14083 guidelines, which ensure solid and comparable carbon reporting across regions and operators.

By integrating CO2 Connect into its digital ecosystem, Chooose is giving its airline partners better tools to provide transparent, credible, and science-based emissions data. This helps airlines meet regulatory demands and serve climate-conscious consumers and corporate clients looking for detailed information about their environmental impact. Travelers using platforms powered by Chooose will now access emissions estimates based on real-world flight data. This makes it easier for them to make informed decisions and, when available, take part in emissions reduction programs like SAF contributions or carbon offsetting.

Commenting on the partnership, Chooose CEO Joseph Beaudin highlighted the importance of this integration in supporting the airline industry's broader decarbonization goals. “For years, Chooose has supported airlines, cargo, and travel companies with easy access to emissions estimates to enable their SAF programs and customer-facing applications,” he said. “The addition of IATA CO2 Connect gives our partners access to an IATA dataset that continues to improve as more airlines report operational inputs and SAF usage.”

The collaboration supports Chooose’s mission to drive data-based climate solutions and reflects IATA’s goal to encourage standardized emissions reporting across the global aviation sector. “IATA CO2 Connect is the only carbon calculator for travel emissions based on airline operational data,” said Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Products & Services. “We want IATA CO2 Connect data to be as widely available as possible so those managing travel can work with the most accurate information. Working with Chooose is a key part of that strategy.”

As a long-time member of the IATA Strategic Partnerships Program, Chooose has played an active role in shaping emissions reporting practices in aviation. The company has contributed to evolving emissions standards and has helped design scalable climate tools for airlines, cargo operators, and travel companies. With the addition of IATA CO2 Connect, Chooose strengthens its position as a climate tech enabler in the aviation industry, supporting shared efforts toward decarbonization and sustainability.

The integration of CO2 Connect also supports broader industry initiatives, such as increasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. According to IATA’s latest projections, SAF production is expected to double by 2025, reaching 2 million tons. Tools like CO2 Connect that include SAF usage in emissions calculations help validate these efforts by providing measurable data and improving transparency around alternative fuel adoption.

This partnership marks a turning point for emissions tracking in aviation, as both business travelers and corporations increasingly demand detailed insights into the environmental impact of air travel. As climate-related disclosures become standard parts of ESG strategies, especially with emerging global regulations, data-backed tools like CO2 Connect offer a reliable foundation for reporting, benchmarking, and performance improvement.

Ultimately, the Chooose-IATA collaboration brings the aviation industry closer to transparent, accountable, and environmentally friendly travel. It equips airlines with tools that not only meet today’s sustainability expectations but also foster trust with tomorrow’s eco-conscious travelers.