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Novotel’s Momentum: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Impact and Sustainability

Novotel advances sustainable hospitality with WWF ocean projects, plastic reduction, and eco-friendly design. Through innovative stays and mindful food choices, it fosters guest wellbeing and environmental impact, aligning with Accor’s mission of responsible tourism.

Source: Hospitality Net
JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corp. GEI sign MoU to collaborate on pure Japan-domestic wood-based SAF

JAL, Airbus, and partners will produce SAF from domestic wood bioethanol, aiming to cut emissions, support a circular economy, and boost local jobs. JAL targets 10% SAF use by 2030, contributing to aviation’s net-zero goal by 2050 through CORSIA-compliant, low-LCA fuel.

Source: Sumitomo Corp
Scope 3: Microsoft and IAG sign “largest ever agreement” on SAF

Microsoft and IAG sign groundbreaking agreement to co-finance 39,000 metric tons of sustainable fuel by 2030, reducing 113,000 metric tons of CO₂. This major partnership supports Microsoft's climate strategy and IAG's ambition to achieve 10% SAF in its flights.

Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts Empowers Guests to Embrace Sustainability on Earth Day 2025

Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts will celebrate Earth Day 2025 with eco-friendly initiatives across all properties. Guests can participate in tree planting, join the "Switch Off for Earth Hour" campaign, enjoy a sustainable menu, and take part in beach clean-ups

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace: Forging a Sustainable Path in Switzerland

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, located in Montreux, Switzerland, has achieved its inaugural Green Globe certification, verifying its outstanding dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva

Source: Green Globe
Cut the Waste & Emissions, Not the Flavor: Tech-Driven Solutions for Hotels & Restaurants

Hotels like Mandarin Oriental and Accor cut food waste using AI tools like Winnow and Orbisk, saving tons of food and CO₂. These tech-driven strategies make dining more sustainable and efficient across global hospitality.

Venice Marco Polo Airport advances zero emissions plan with new pneumatic waste collection system

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) has launched an advanced pneumatic waste collection system, becoming the second European airport to adopt this technology. The system, part of a €378 million sustainability strategy, processes 33% of airport waste and reduces CO₂ emissions by 6 tonnes annually

How can hotels improve sustainable practices?

NH Collection Dubai The Palm’s chef Ajinkya Soundankar promotes sustainability with 'Break the Fast, Not the Planet,' using local ingredients and eco-friendly date seed coffee. Year-round, the hotel reduces waste with its Zero Waste Kitchen, No Bin Canteen, and eliminates 236,000 plastic bottles.

Emirates Enhances Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Practices

Emirates Airline has launched a closed-loop recycling program to reduce plastic waste, recycling millions of onboard items into new meal service products. The initiative uses at least 25% reused material, focuses on minimizing carbon footprint, and incorporates sustainable design.