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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.
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.
British Airways to undercut rivals with cheaper ‘green’ flights
British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia revealed the group is currently paying less than 60% of the market rate for sustainable aviation fuel.
VINCI Airports offers SAF and an electric charging station at Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport
Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport (France) now offers SAF and an electric aircraft charging station via VINCI Airports and TotalEnergies. The SAF, made from waste like used cooking oil, supports decarbonisation, aligning with VINCI’s environmental strategy.
Towards more sustainable tourism: our CSR plan
Louvre Hotels Group, via the WTTC’s “Hotel Sustainability Basics,” commits to 12 global sustainability criteria. Key goals: eco-efficient buildings, RSE training, ethical sourcing, and cage-free eggs and ECC-certified chicken by 2025–2026, across all brands worldwide.
British Airways to undercut rivals with cheaper ‘green’ flights
British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia revealed the group is currently paying less than 60% of the market rate for sustainable aviation fuel.
Radisson Hotel Group’s 2023 Responsible Business Report
Radisson Hotel Group cut carbon/m² by 35% since 2019, with SBTi-validated net zero targets for 2050. Its 2023 Responsible Business Report highlights energy, water, and emissions cuts, global eco-certifications, and its Think Planet, Community, and Social sustainability pillars.
Five airports operated by Motiva in Brazil join Airport Carbon Accreditation at Level 1
Five airports in Brazil operated by Motiva have joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme at Level 1, marking an important first step in their journey towards decarbonisation.
'It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel
Climate disruption isn’t just a future threat - it’s already changing the way we travel. Businesses have no choice but to adapt.