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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MEXICO

Mexico is pursuing strategies for a more sustainable society while addressing the challenges of climate change, rapid urbanization and resource scarcity. Mexico has prioritized the general welfare of the population by public power serving the public interest first.

Air France-KLM and TotalEnergies sign memorandum of understanding to supply sustainable aviation fuel for 10 years

Air France-KLM and TotalEnergies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see TotalEnergies deliver more than one million cubic metres or 800,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, starting in 2023.

Source: Aviation 24
Air France-KLM CO₂ emissions reduction targets for 2030 approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)*

Air France-KLM commits to a 30% reduction per revenue tonne kilometre of its well-to-wake jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2019, the benchmark year.

Source: Air France KLM
SWISS and Switzerland Tourism promote carbon-neutral air travel

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Switzerland Tourism, the Swiss national tourism promotion organization, are expanding their long-standing collaboration into the sustainability field. Starting 2023, Switzerland Tourism will reduce by half the carbon dioxide emissions

American Airlines' Flight Operations and Efficiency

At the same time as we are adding new, more fuel-efficient aircraft to our fleet, we continually look for ways to operate our existing fleet as efficiently as possible. Doing so enables us to both save on jet fuel costs and reduce GHG emissions.

Source: 3BL Media
Radisson Hotel Group signs Glasgow declaration and reaffirms strong sustainability

During this year’s COP27 in Egypt, Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hospitality groups, reaffirms its strong commitment to sustainability by signing the Glasgow Declaration and encouraging other hospitality groups to join the call for strong actions to halve emissions

Source: eHotelier
British Airways grows CO2llaborate with the introduction of carbon removal credits

On 23 November, British Airways announced a new way for customers to fly more sustainably. The British flag carrier is offering passengers an additional method through which to offset their emissions. Adding to the existing options of carbon offsets and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),

Rolls-Royce and easyJet test aircraft engine running on hydrogen

Rolls-Royce has said it has run an aircraft engine on hydrogen in what is thought to be a world first for the aviation industry, which is considering using the fuel to decarbonise air travel.

Source: The Gardian
Turkish is awarded by CAPA for being the most innovative airline in sustainability

Turkish Airlines continues to innovate and promote actions towards sustainability in its different areas of operation. In recognition of the new initiatives, the airline received the award for the Most Innovative Airline in Sustainability from the publication CAPA – Center of Aviation .

Source: Aeroflap