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Mandarin Oriental Achieves Significant Sustainability Gains in Latest Report

Mandarin Oriental’s 14th sustainability report shows major environmental progress. They reduced energy intensity by 21%, cut carbon emissions by 30%, and decreased water use by 13%. The group eliminated 99% of single-use plastics, minimized food waste, and boosted guest satisfaction to 92%.

Source: Travel Age West
Mandarin Oriental reports positive progress towards sustainability goals

The hotel group has highlighted reductions in carbon emissions, waste intensity and single-use plastics

Essendi commits to a more sustainable hotel industry

Essendi (ex-Accorinvest) publishes its 2024 CSR report: -17% scopes 1 & 2 emissions since 2019, 220 Green Key hotels, fight against waste, €208m planned by 2030 for its carbon transition. SBTi targets validated and ESG alignment strengthened across the Group.

Source: Hospitality On
The Oberoi Group launches sustainability initiative

As The Oberoi Group enters a new phase of growth, marked by exciting developments and a strong pipeline of hotel openings, it reaffirms its commitment to building a future anchored in sustainability.

China’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry: A Key Player in the Low-Carbon Future of Aviation

China is rapidly scaling SAF production (3.32M tonnes/year) to meet carbon goals, with policy support, R&D, and certification advances. Challenges remain in feedstock, cost, and deployment, but initiatives like CSCS and tech diversification (PtL, CCUS, hydrogen) aim to boost global leadership.

Source: NenPower
KLM and Transavia partner with Elysian to develop battery-electric regional aircraft and ecosystems

Elysian teams up with KLM and Transavia to develop the 90-seat electric E9X aircraft, aiming for 800 km range. First flights are planned for 2030, with entry into service by 2033. The partnership explores design, operations, and integration of zero-emission regional air travel.

Source: Green Air News
Hilton partners Thai organisations to boost sustainability impact

Hilton partners with local Thai organizations for sustainability. Bangkok and Pattaya, Hilton hotels collaborate with Wat Chak Daeng to recycle plastics into monk robes and furniture. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok donates used cartons for eco-friendly roofing and building materials for the underprivileged

Source: ttg Asia
Here’s how you can do your part for nature each time you fly from Changi Airport

Since 2015, every year has ranked among the hottest on record. Singapore plans for 40°C days by 2045 unless lifestyles change. Changi Airport has launched a carbon offset program allowing travelers to offset emissions via projects like Rimba Raya, Anhuang Afforestation, and India Wind Power.

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Thales’ FlytOptim selected by Corsair to cut CO₂ emissions and advance sustainable aviation

Corsair déploie FlytOptim de Thales sur tous ses vols pour réduire les émissions de CO₂. Cette solution d’optimisation de trajectoire en temps réel permet d’économiser du carburant et d’éviter des centaines de tonnes de CO₂, sans modifier les avions ni perturber les opérations.

Source: Thales Group