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Reservations Now Open for 1 Hotel Seattle: A Sustainable Sanctuary
1 Hotel Seattle champions sustainability with reclaimed wood, energy-efficient systems, 90% waste diversion, plastic-free alternatives biophilic design and electric Audi house cars. La Loba sources seasonal ingredients, while wellness offerings include eco-conscious fitness and organic bath products
Why Cathay believes in a “greener together” approach to sustainability
♻️ Grace Cheung, Cathay’s Sustainability GM, discusses aviation sustainability with SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam. Topics include bridging experts and stakeholders, Cathay’s 10% SAF goal by 2030, local SAF production, costs, fleet renewal, partnerships, and the “Greener Together” strategy.
Athens International: One of Europe’s Most Sustainable Airports
Athens International Airport (AIA) ✈️ is a leading sustainable airport in Europe, reducing its CO2 footprint by 60% (2005-2021). With its Route 2025 initiative, AIA aims to achieve net carbon zero by the end of the year, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility. 🌍
Singapore Airlines Group and Aether Fuels Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group ✈️ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of America and South East Asia.
Eco-Piloting Practices: Air France implements practices to reduce fuel consumption during flights.
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs celebrate 30 years of partnership, expanding their 'Train+Air' service. Passengers can now convert Flying Blue points to TGV INOUI travel vouchers. The collaboration promotes eco-friendly travel, reducing carbon emissions through integrated train and flight options.
Virgin was 1st – But Will Other Airlines Fly With 100% SAF?
IDTechEx forecasts strong SAF market growth, with capacity exceeding 57M tonnes by 2035 (8.5% CAGR). Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, IAG, and United scale up SAF, but costs remain high. Policies, fleet decarbonization, and tech advances drive adoption, yet aviation remains hard to decarbonize. ✈️♻️
Sustainability Banyan tree Thailand Krabi
Our goals are to measure the food waste footprint annually and to reduce food waste by 30% and divert 50% from landfill by 2025, and reduce food waste by 50% and divert 100% from landfill by 2030.
Banyan Group’s Philip Lim on growth in a challenging landscape
Banyan Group’s sustainability focus is guided by its "Brand for Good" framework. It prioritizes eco-friendly 🌱design carbon reduction and ethical sourcing. New projects like Banyan Tree Kyoto integrate sustainability in construction and operations ensuring environmental protection and social impact
Vietjet, OpenAirlines partner to optimise flight fuel efficiency using AI-driven technology
Vietjet will be the first airline in Vietnam to adopt SkyBreathe®, an innovative platform that leverages AI, big data algorithms, and machine learning to analyse numerous flight data and optimise fuel usage.