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COMMITTED TO NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2050
The major U.S. airlines have committed to working across the aviation industry and with government leaders in a positive partnership to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
New sustainability-focused airline lands first plane at YVR airport
A German leisure airline says it is focusing on sustainability, and the first of its newest eco-friendly planes has officially landed at Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR). Condor Airlines' new Airbus A330neo aircraft reduces the company's fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent
Biden team sets out path for ethanol aviation fuel subsidies
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday released guidance on its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program that allows corn-based ethanol to qualify for the program if it is sourced from farms using climate-friendly growing techniques.
Dubai Airports achieves sustainability milestone
Dubai Airports’ waste management initiative outlined an innovative food waste treatment plan to capture and compost more than 2,000 tonnes of food waste annually from food and beverage outlets, lounges, and hotels across DXB terminals and concourses.
JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI JUHU INTRODUCES ARC - A VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY.
Innovative water recycling for surfaces. 100% hotel waste management system that produces organic manure. Optimization of HVAC across the hotel to consume minimum power and yield the highest financial efficiency. 45% of the total power consumption is fuelled by Wind energy and solar power
Congonhas Airport: Aena aims to benefit airlines that operate more efficient aircraft
Aena will benefit airlines operating at the Congonhas Airport with more environmentally friendly aircraft. This unprecedented program will be in effect from April to October 2024.
Wizz Air Responds To UK Government’s January 2025 SAF Mandate
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air, which won the 2023 Centre for Aviation award for most sustainable airline globally, has been quick to express its excitement at the announcement of the new SAF mandates
The Apurva Kempinski Bali Announced as the First GSTC-Certified Hotel in Indonesia
In pursuit of their commitment to sustainable growth, The Apurva Kempinski Bali proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is an internationally acclaimed independent organisation promoting best practices in sustainable tourism.
Cathay Pacific sets new sustainability targets for 2025 and beyond
Cathay Pacific has released its 2030 Sustainability Report, in which it underscores its ongoing commitments and progress towards sustainability, together with its customers, business partners, regulators, staff, and more.