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Pullman Singapore Hill Street, Green Globe certified, blends luxury with sustainability. Solar-powered rooftop lighting, smart water irrigation, refillable amenities, and AI-driven food waste tracking reduce its footprint. Partnering with D2L, it donates surplus food to support families

Delta AirLines and Airbus are collaborating to scale sustainable aviation fuel, advance airframe design for efficiency, improve fuel use with new techniques, and explore hydrogen-powered aircraft. Their joint efforts aim to reduce aviation’s climate impact and connect a divided world sustainably.

Global airports embrace sustainability amid fleet growth from 31,200 to 41,000 aircraft by 2035. Initiatives include solar farms (Dublin, Birmingham) bio-asphalt (Frankfurt), electrification (Munich) AI-powered systems (Frankfurt), and innovative funding to balance expansion with environmental goals

Vietnam Airlines has started using a 2% SAF blend on flights departing the EU, targeting 70% by 2050. Estimated extra cost: $4.8 million per year. SAF is 2–6x more expensive than conventional fuel. The airline also uses newer aircraft, optimized routing, and third-party carbon audits.

At voco Manchester – City Centre, sustainability isn’t just an add-on—it’s part of everything they do. From the rooms to the back office, the hotel has adopted eco-friendly practices that show how hospitality can prioritise the planet without sacrificing quality or comfort.

Virgin Atlantic’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight proved SAF’s safety and viability. Collaborating with industry leaders, it highlighted SAF as a net-zero solution. CEO Shai Weiss and Richard Branson urged scaling SAF production, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to sustainable aviation.