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How Hotel Barcelona Princess Achieved a 63% Reduction in Food Waste
Hotel Barcelona Princess, guided by its Princess 360º CSR Programme, cut food waste by 63% in 8 months using Winnow. Actions included buffet portioning, reuse of leftovers, donations, and team training. Results: €22.7k saved, 21k meals saved, 36.4 tons CO₂e avoided, boosting food quality
Miles & More introduces new incentives for more sustainable flying
Miles & More now rewards members with miles & Points for CO₂-offsetting packages, combining SAF use and certified climate projects. Packages can be booked before/after flights or with miles. More SAF = more Points. This accelerates status rewards while fostering sustainable travel choices.
Philippine Airlines soars with sustainable improvements
Philippine Airlines will receive a Sustainability Champion trophy for advancing UN SDGs, notably clean energy, innovation, climate action, and partnerships. Key actions include switching to renewables, fuel-efficient operations, net-zero 2050 target, and strong industry collaboration.
Zurich Airport’s long-term approach to sustainability: energy transition, breakthrough fuels and electrification
Zurich Airport's sustainability strategy focuses on eliminating combustion, investing in renewable energy, backing sustainable fuels like solar-to-liquid, and tackling Scope 3 emissions. A pioneer in emission-based landing fees, Zurich blends long-term thinking with practical, tech-driven solutions.
New Danish measures emerge to reduce aviation’s air and ground emissions
Denmark boosts aviation sustainability with low-aromatic fuel to reduce contrails and AI tech at Copenhagen Airport to cut APU emissions. Kalundborg supplies Airbus, while Assaia’s system helps minimize ground pollution using real-time data and weather analysis.
Hobby Airport Unveils Solar Canopy to Power Operations and Promote Sustainability
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) launched a rooftop solar system producing 100% clean energy for airport use, cutting emissions and costs. The project adds covered parking, powers operations, and supports Houston’s wider sustainability efforts, which have cut HOU emissions by 32% since 2019.
Schiphol tests smart solution for separating aircraft waste
At home it's pretty easy you place a few different bins and in no time you have your own waste station. Separating aircraft waste however, is a complicated task. That’s why most of it is incinerated. A waste thought Schiphol and Transavia. And so they carried out a pilot together to find a solution
AC Hotel Savannah Historic District earns LEED Platinum certification
AC Hotel Savannah earns rare LEED Platinum status for energy-efficient, eco-friendly design. ADA Cosmetics cuts waste with refill systems, natural ingredients, and certified eco-packaging. Both showcase how sustainability is shaping modern hospitality through design and responsible products.
Radisson Group targets Net Zero by 2050, with verified green practices, 100% renewable energy, low-waste hotels, and LEED Zero Carbon certifications. Key efforts include circular operations, water reuse, solar power, EVs and industry-first sustainability tools, driving global responsible hospitality