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Long Beach Airport cuts carbon with solar canopies generating over 3 million kWh in first year

Long Beach Airport's solar canopies, installed in 2023, have generated 3.2M kWh of clean energy, cutting electricity use by 10% and offsetting emissions equal to 291 homes. The project boosts sustainability and comfort, aligning with LGB’s green innovation goals.

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) United States
Source: Future Travel Experience
Publication date:2025-06-11
Canadian SAF projects involving Alder and Dimensional receive Boeing investment

Boeing invests CAD 17.48M in two Canadian SAF ventures: Project Avance converts wood waste to low-carbon biocrude for SAF; Dimensional Energy develops power-to-liquid tech converting CO2 into synthetic fuel. These innovations boost sustainable aviation, supporting Canada’s decarbonization goals.

Canada
Source: Greenair News
Publication date:2025-06-09
Helsinki Airport achieves Level 5, reaching net zero for emissions under its control

Helsinki Vantaa Airport Finland
Source: Airport Carbon accreditation
Publication date:2025-06-09
Air Caraïbes and French bee: a new in-flight plastic bottle recycling system

On June 5, 2025, Air Caraïbes and French bee launched an in-flight PET bottle recycling program at Paris-Orly with Paprec and Newrest. Expected to recycle 174,000+ bottles yearly, the initiative cuts CO₂ and highlights their push for sustainable air travel.

Flight French bee (BF) France
Source: Air Journal
Publication date:2025-06-05
H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation

H World Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights green innovation, female leadership, community care, and effective governance, with key strides in low-carbon operations, rural revitalization, and digital safety, reaffirming its ESG leadership in global hospitality.

China
Source: Morning Star
Publication date:2025-06-03
Reducing Environmental Impact in Hospitality: How IG Group Contributes

The UK hospitality sector adds £59B to the economy but faces major sustainability challenges, from 1M+ tonnes of food waste to high CO2 and water use. IG Group aims for Net Zero by 2030, tackling emissions, waste, and energy use through sustainable operations and design.

United Kingdom
Source: Ig Group
Publication date:2025-06-02
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.

Flight British Airways (BA) United Kingdom
Source: Morning Star
Publication date:2025-06-01
VINCI Airports offers SAF and an electric charging station at Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport

Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport (France) now offers SAF and an electric aircraft charging station via VINCI Airports and TotalEnergies. The SAF, made from waste like used cooking oil, supports decarbonisation, aligning with VINCI’s environmental strategy.

France
Source: Future Travel Experience
Publication date:2025-06-01
'It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel

Climate disruption isn’t just a future threat - it’s already changing the way we travel. Businesses have no choice but to adapt.

United Kingdom
Source: Skift
Publication date:2025-06-01