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IHG to open its first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel
voco Zeal Exeter Science Park will be the very first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel in both IHG's and Zeal Hotels’ portfolios. The 142-room property is set to open in the English city of Exeter in 2024. It is signed under a franchise agreement and will be managed by Valor Hospitality.
UAE says it's committed to meet CO2 emissions targets after criticism
BRUSSELS, July 24 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has said it is committed to delivering targets to cut the CO2 emissions causing climate change after an independent research group said the country, which will host this year's COP28 climate summit, is far off track.
LATAM Eliminates 88% Of Single-Use Plastics Inflight
The LATAM Airlines Group closed the first half of the year, making significant progress in its goal of eliminating single-use plastics onboard its aircraft by the end of 2023 by reaching an 88% improvement.
Air Canada explores possible use of lower-carbon plane fuel
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - Canada's largest airline has inked a deal seeking to bring in more lower-carbon aviation fuel from green hydrogen and carbon dioxide by 2025, Air Canada and its partner company told Reuters on Thursday as efforts to reduce airplane emissions accelerate.
Aer Lingus Will Start Recycling Onboard Waste On Ireland Bound Short-Haul Flights
It's a month full of firsts for Aer Lingus, beginning with the flag carrier becoming the first airline to segregate and recycle onboard waste arriving on short-haul flights into Ireland. Further reinforcing its ambitious green targets is the airline being the first Irish carrier to achieve
American Airlines Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
The American Airlines logo on top of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 19, 2017. Personal information for more than 8,000 applicants to become pilots at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines was stolen when hackers broke into a data base maintained by a recruiting company.
Marriott International publishes 2023 sustainability report
Marriott is focusing its ESG efforts on diversity programmes, emissions reductions and community volunteering.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Doubles Down on Sustainability Commitment
As part of its promise to preserve pristine natural environments and conserve resources, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has expanded its CSR programme to further align it with the brand’s sustainability ethos.
SWEDEN RANKED BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Sustainability is at the “forefront of global conscience” says the Top Countries for Sustainable Tourism report released by global market research company Euromonitor International with 66.4 % of international consumers wanting to have a positive impact on the environment through their daily actions