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easyJet, one of Europe's low-cost airlines, has released its 2006 corporate and social responsibility report. In it, they promise greater efficiency in the air and on the ground, leading to 27% less CO2 output than rival companies flying the same route. While they admit that this is accomplished with an average of 26% more seats in its Airbus A319s, which leads to a lower fuel-per-passenger figure. The company doesn't sell carbon offsets for its flights through the website just yet, but has pledged to make it easier to do so, so an "offset this flight" check box may be coming to their online flight booking soon. Easyjet's CEO Andy Harrison also suggests there are technological advances in the works that would cut CO2 from flights. "I believe that we are on the cusp of major advances in aircraft and engine technologies which will lead to dramatic reductions in emissions," he says. For more details on their social and environmental efforts, read the report [PDF]; we'll see if easyJet can keep its efficiencies promises. [easyJet] via [New Consumer]