One Direction (1D) has been accused of being "two-faced" for supporting climate change despite using two jets when they go on tours. However, in a report, the Daily Mail said that the all-male group slammed the accusations and claimed that the jets they use are part of a carbon emissions program.
It was previously reported that 1D, revealed to be the richest boyband in British music history, admitted before that they fly around the globe in two planes. In May, it was said that after performing at Radio 1's Big Weekend, Harry Styles and Niall Horan, both 21, boarded one plane, while Liam Payne, 21, Zayn Malik, 22, and Louis Tomlinson, 23, boarded another. A spokesman also confirmed that the band "often take two planes and it just depends who gets on what plane."
Such act reportedly contrasts with the group's recent support for climate change. Earlier in the week, the group has partnered with Save the Children charity and launched action/1D campaign.
"Young people really do have the power to help end poverty, tackle inequality and stop dangerous climate change," One Direction said.
According to Daily Mail, in response to the accusations, One Direction's spokesperson said that the group uses Starflight jet, which has a carbon offset program. The Starflight Aviation's website states that they are investing to reduce the impact of aircraft emissions through the innovative program.
"Since 2009 by acquiring 500/1000 acres of rainforest every year, Starflight now protects a total of 6000 acres for the Ashaninka Indians, and in doing so, to date have kept a total of 1,500,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide where it belongs," the statement on the company website reads.
Meanwhile, despite the accusations, Save the Children charity expressed support for the boyband. "One Direction is the biggest band in the world and by mobilising the millions of young people in their fanbase, they'll shine a light on the most important issues of our time," it said.
