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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.

Singapore Changi Singapore
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Publication date:2025-06-16
AAHK honoured for Outstanding ESG achievement

Airport Authority Hong Kong won the 2025 Ming Pao ESG Award for its strong ESG leadership, including its Ascend strategy, Net Zero 2050 pledge, green bonds, and talent development efforts through the HK International Aviation Academy.

Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong
Source: Hong Kong Airport
Publication date:2025-06-16
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.

Flight KLM (KL) Transavia Airlines (HV) Netherlands
Source: Green Air News
Publication date:2025-06-16
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