The news that private jet travel among Nike execs is up at the same time that Nike once again missed its carbon goals, has generated bad publicity for the dominant Big-Shoe company.

“While it’s true that our private jets are emitting 20% more carbon dioxide than they did in 2015, we are addressing the problem by implementing a jet-share program,” spokesperson Ernest Shambala said. “When feasible, our executives will jet-pool when flying to Tahiti for the weekend, or Cannes for the film festival.”

When asked how these excursions are business related, Shambala was clear.

“They always wear Nike shoes with the swoosh clearly visible.”

When it was pointed out that a top Nike executive lives in Oregon and commutes to California, Shambala defended the executive.

“He works from home one day a week,” Shambala said, “so he’s part of the solution, not the problem.”

Shambala also demonstrated the company’s concern for the environment by touting Nike’s recent decision to replace its fleet of Gulfstream jets with newer, more fuel efficient private jets.

“These Cessnas get better mileage. They only burn about 2000 pounds of fuel per hour.”

Shamabala was then asked about whether the Gulfstreams would be retired.

“Current plans are to pass them down to mid-level management but to fight climate change we’re going to limit their use to U.S. states and protectorates.”

When asked if one of the executives who uses the jets was available for comment, none were.

“No, they’re all in the air going here and there.”