Kim Kardashian faced backlash for her extensive use of private jets in 2024, with more than 30 flights, including five in one day and several short trips. Despite the criticism, he continued the short flight, releasing significant CO2.
According to the report, the environmental toll is equivalent to the energy consumption of 55 households each year. Kardashian’s jet, bought for $95 million in 2022, has been heavily customized. Critics question its environmental commitment despite the sustainability claims in its brand, SKIMS.
Kim Kardashian Accused of ‘Eco-Terrorism’
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According to Every day Mailallegations of “eco-terrorism” have surfaced against Kim Kardashian following revelations of her extensive use of private jets since January 1.
With more than 30 flights, including a staggering five trips in one day and many short trips, the reality star has faced mounting criticism amid a wider backlash against A-listers such as Taylor Swift for their environmental impact.
Despite calls for restraint, Kardashian seems unfazed by the criticism, as evidenced by her 15 jet trips lasting under 40 minutes in 2024, with eight flights spending less than 15 minutes in the air. According to data from Kimkjet on Instagram, this flight has used over 35,420 gallons of fuel and released 425 tons of CO2.
As calculated by the Greenhouse Gas Equivalence Calculator, the ecological toll of Kardashian’s flight is comparable to the energy use of 55 households in a year or the electricity use of 83 homes each year. To balance this, the SKIMS mogul had to plant 7,027 trees and nurture them for a decade.
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In 2022, Kardashian acquired a Gulfstream G65OER jet for a reported $95 million, further investing in custom modifications to increase its value to $150 million, per Daily Mail.
The luxury plane, dubbed the “Kim Air,” was revealed to the public on an episode of her family’s Hulu reality series, “The Kardashians.” Among her high-profile trips, the mother-of-four embarked on an important trip to France at the end of January for Paris Fashion Week.
Departing from California for New Orleans, she jetted off to Paris on January 25, gracing the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show.
Amazingly, he returned to Los Angeles the same day to attend his son’s Saint West basketball game. Although his jet landed in Paris again on January 27, there was no sign of him being on board for this return.
Kim Kardashian’s Private Jet Generates One Ton of CO2 For a 10-Minute Flight
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In another brief but expensive jaunt, Kardashian’s jet embarked on one of its shortest journeys on February 24, taking just five minutes between Isles-lès-Villenoy and Paris in France. Although short, the trip generated nearly a ton of CO2 emissions and guzzled 90 gallons of jet fuel, running up a bill of about $506.
Earlier, on January 31, the jet took off from Van Nuys to Camarillo in California, just a 10-minute flight away. February 10 saw Kardashian’s jet on the 35-minute journey from Van Nuys to Las Vegas, Nevada, ahead of the Super Bowl final, where she was accompanied by her new beau, Odell Beckham Jr. This journey, emitting around four tonnes of CO2, can be completed in less than five hours by car.
Notably, on February 12, the multi-million dollar jet was very busy, carrying Kardashian’s celebrity friends, including Justin and Hailey Bieber, from the Super Bowl. Five trips that day included a hop from Las Vegas to Van Nuys and back, then to Camarillo, and on to Phoenix, Arizona, collectively spewing less than 20 tons of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
Fans Doubt SKIMS Founding Company’s Claims Against ‘Sustainability’
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Kardashian’s eyebrow-raising reliance on her jet has fueled doubts about the sincerity of her environmental commitments through her business ventures.
Despite claims from its brand SKIMS about working only with “suppliers and vendors we trust and share our commitment to sustainability, accountability and transparency” and donating a portion of proceeds to environmental causes such as One Percent for the Planet, fans question the legitimacy.
Although the company touts its use of FSC recycled paper boxes and compostable bags, the environmental impact of Kardashian’s jet has led some fans to label her actions as “eco-terrorism.” Others have pointed out the irony of using reusable Christmas wrapping while maintaining such a heavy carbon footprint.
Kim Kardashian Reunites With Her Ex-Husband’s New Wife
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The reality TV star was spotted at ex-husband Kanye West’s “Vultures 2” album listening event on Tuesday night. The move came as a huge surprise to fans, as Kardashian was seen standing next to the rapper’s wife, Bianca Censori. The two have never been seen together in public before.
According to Daily Mail, the founder of SKIMS attended the event as part of a “concerted effort” to put up a “united front” for the family, an action which West appreciated.
“It’s not like Kim went to the streets for this,” a source told the publication. “He flew to San Francisco, and, of course, Kanye was grateful. It was a concerted effort on his part.”
An insider confirmed Kardashian was aware Censori would be at the event. However, they stressed the beauty mogul was not there for her.
The source added of the pair’s relationship: “They talk. Kim has accepted that Bianca is stepmother to her children and they love her.”
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