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H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation

H World Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights green innovation, female leadership, community care, and effective governance, with key strides in low-carbon operations, rural revitalization, and digital safety, reaffirming its ESG leadership in global hospitality.

China

Source: Morning Star

Publication date:2025-06-03

Reducing Environmental Impact in Hospitality: How IG Group Contributes

The UK hospitality sector adds £59B to the economy but faces major sustainability challenges, from 1M+ tonnes of food waste to high CO2 and water use. IG Group aims for Net Zero by 2030, tackling emissions, waste, and energy use through sustainable operations and design.

United Kingdom

Source: Ig Group

Publication date:2025-06-02

Global airlines to address trade war, net-zero uncertainties at annual summit

Airline leaders meet in India amid trade war fears, green goals, and rising costs, despite record post-pandemic travel and demand facing delays, supply issues, and fare pressure.

India

Source: Reuters

Publication date:2025-05-30

Banyan Group’s Efforts to Improve Hotel & Hospitality Impact

Banyan Group’s 2024 report highlights emissions cuts, waste and water efficiency, marine and bird conservation, and community impact. Key goals include 42% emissions cut by 2030, 100% cage-free eggs, and sustainable seafood by 2025.

Banyan Tree Banyan Tree Hotels Resorts Singapore

Source: Sustainability Mag

Publication date:2025-05-29

Singapore Airlines advances sustainability goals with new sustainable aviation fuel deals

Singapore Airlines advances sustainability with SAF deals from Neste, World Energy, cutting 9,500+ tons CO₂. Efforts support 2030 SAF, 2050 net-zero goals, and boost Asia-Pacific SAF adoption via Green Fuel Forward campaign.

Singapore

Source: Bio Energy Times

Publication date:2025-05-29

How the Airbus Foundation Supports the Planet and People

In 2024 the Airbus Foundation worked to deliver satellite tech, aid and education, advancing global sustainability, conservation and resilience

France

Source: Sustainability Mag

Publication date:2025-05-28

The hotel industry is decarbonizing, but financing is lagging behind

Although the tourism sector accounts for 11% of France's greenhouse gas emissions, awareness in the hotel industry is real, and a far cry from the greenwashing of the 2010s. The question of financing remains....

Ritz Carlton France

Source: La Tribune

Publication date:2025-05-27

CO2 emission-free and ultra-quiet: this electric aircraft takes up residence at Rennes airport

Airskol, located at Rennes airport, has been offering training and discovery flights since March aboard the Pipistrel Velis Electro, a 100% electric certified aircraft. Founded by Nicolas Rousseau, the school combines passion with ecological transition. Discovery flights start at €165.

France

Source: Le télégramme

Publication date:2025-05-25

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club: the First Green Key Site In Bermuda

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in Bermuda became the island’s first Green Key-certified resort, recognized for eliminating single-use plastics, installing refill stations, using solar power, reducing waste with ORBISK, and partnering with ecoSPIRITS. Sustainability is now core to its culture.

Fairmont United States

Source: Green Key