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Net Zero by 2050: British Airways carbon removal commitment

British Airways has emerged as a leader in carbon removals, investing £9 million in innovative credits to become the largest purchaser in the UK and the largest airline globally. This move is part of the airline’s ambitious drive to accelerate climate change efforts by 2030.

Flight British Airways (BA) United Kingdom
Source: Business traveller
Publication date:2024-10-15
Sustainable Food Systems in Hotels: Strategies for Reduction of Food Waste

Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield reduces food waste via data-driven menu planning, portion control, real-time inventory, supplier partnerships, food donations, composting, bio-methanation, guest awareness, and staff training, blending sustainability with exceptional hospitality experiences.

Hotel Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway India
Source: Hospitality Lexis Media
Publication date:2024-10-15
Tanoa Hotel’s Sustainability Strategy Launch

Tanoa Intl. strategy focused on Environment, People, and Community. Key initiatives reducing plastic waste, launching a glass recycling program, expanding local food production, exploring solar energy, and supporting community projects. They aim for a 50% emissions reduction by 2030.

Fiji
Source: Tanoa hotels
Publication date:2024-10-14
Sustainability At Breeze Airways: 5 Key Aspects

Breeze Airways commenced operations on May 27th, 2021, with its inaugural flight connecting Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Since then, the carrier has taken significant steps to reduce its environmental impact and hopes to set new benchmarks

Flight Breeze (MX) United States
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2024-10-13
Loganair named Sustainable Airline of the Year 2024

A Scottish airline has been named the most Sustainable Airline of the Year in Europe for 2024. Loganair, which is also the UK’s largest regional airline, collected the prestigious accolade during a formal awards dinner on Wednesday, held by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA).

Flight Loganair (LM) United Kingdom
Source: Herald Scotland
Publication date:2024-10-10
Israel to showcase 20 climate-tech firms at COP29 conference

This November, 20 cutting-edge Israeli climate-tech companies are set to make their way to the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Israel Innovation Authority, in collaboration with key government ministries, has carefully curated this delegation to span a wide range of sectors

Israel
Source: Israel21c
Publication date:2024-10-09
Meliá Hotels Limit Food Waste With AI

HO CHI MINH CITY (8th October, 2024) - In recent months two upscale resorts, Meliá Koh Samui in Thailand and Meliá Ho Tram in Vietnam, have taken huge strides in their food waste reduction with the introduction of AI technology.

Hotel Melia Koh Samui Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Melia Hotels International Thailand Vietnam
Source: Hospibuz
Publication date:2024-10-08
Marriott Hotels UK, Ireland and Nordics has achieved a 25% food waste reduction by utilising Winnow’s AI technology

According to the latest global research on food waste, up to one-third of all food produced is wasted. That’s about 1 billion meals lost each day. In addition to the economic impact, as food waste decomposes in landfills, it releases methane gas, which is 25 times more harmful than carbon dioxide.

Marriott Marriott International Inc United Kingdom Ireland
Source: Food Digital
Publication date:2024-10-07
Media Partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference Sentosa, Singapore

SINGAPORE: Sustainable Hotel News is an official media partner for GSTC2024 Singapore Global Sustainable Tourism Conference taking place in Sentosa in November. The conference will take place from November 13 to 16, 2024, in the sustainable destination of Sentosa, Singapore.

Singapore
Source: Sustainable Hotel News
Publication date:2024-10-04