It is estimated that a total of 717 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents have been emitted during Finland’s Presidency, which corresponds to a return flight of some 2 000 people from Helsinki to Brussels. During an average presidency, some 2 405 tonnes of carbon dioxide will be emitted, which corresponds to almost 7 000 return flights from Helsinki to Brussels. During Finland’s Presidency, there have been 70% less emissions than on average. The carbon dioxide emissions from air travel were calculated by using the Carbon Emissions Calculator of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).