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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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh International Airport expands solar field as part of comprehensive energy innovation
Pittsburgh Int'l Airport is doubling its solar field, adding 11,216 panels to generate 4.7MW more clean energy. In partnership with Duquesne Light & IMG, this expands PIT’s energy leadership, supports the grid, and builds on its microgrid and SAF innovation goals.
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.
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.
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.
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
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....