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Emirates Enhances Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Practices

Emirates Airline has launched a closed-loop recycling program to reduce plastic waste, recycling millions of onboard items into new meal service products. The initiative uses at least 25% reused material, focuses on minimizing carbon footprint, and incorporates sustainable design.

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to partner on new Australian SAF production project

Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, and RDA are partnering to produce 96 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually from sugarcane bioethanol at Charters Towers, Queensland, starting in 2029. The project supports regional development, reduces emissions by 70%, and enhances fuel security

Source: Green Air News
Fueling a more sustainable future of travel: What we fly, how we fly, the fuel we use

With approximately 90% of Delta’s carbon emissions coming from jet fuel, the global airline is focusing efforts on “What We Fly, How We Fly, and The Fuel We Use,” each of which is defined by key milestones along the way.

Source: News Delta
Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero – British Airways’ Journey

Tom Byrne, Head of Net Zero at British Airways, discussed the airline’s strategy to achieve net zero by 2050. Key pillars include fuel efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and carbon removals. British Airways aims for 10% SAF by 2030 working with partners to drive progress in decarbonization

Delta named one of Fast Company’s ‘Most Innovative Companies’ for sustainability initiatives

Delta, named a Most Innovative Company, advances sustainability via SAF, aiming for 10% use by 2030. Efforts include SAF production, fuel savings (44M+ gallons, $100M+), and partnerships with Airbus for hydrogen fuel. Delta targets net-zero by 2050, driving aviation’s green future.

Can Tourism be Sustainable? Here is easyJet's Bold Plan

easyJet Holidays’ 2024 Impact Report highlights its ESG strategy to make sustainable travel accessible. The company focuses on creating better holiday choices, reducing CO₂ emissions with electric vehicle transfers, supporting local businesses, and partnering to drive sustainable tourism practices

Palladium breaks ground on expansion in Jamaica

Palladium Hotel Group’s expansion in Jamaica adds 948 rooms, creating 1,500 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs. The project focuses on sustainability with energy-efficient designs, renewable energy, water conservation, and a seawater desalination plant. It also introduces TRS Hotels and Family Selection

Rome Fiumicino Airport unveils Europe’s largest solar farm: A pioneering leap towards net zero carbon by 2030

Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, highlights ADR’s new solar farm at FCO, powering 50% of the airport's energy demand. With a €50M investment, it reduces CO2 emissions by 11,000 tons yearly and supports ADR’s 2030 net-zero goal. This aligns with their broader ESG and sustainability efforts

Rosewood Hotels Earns GSTC Certification for Sustainability

Rosewood Hotel Group earned GSTC sustainability certification for 47 properties meeting criteria for management community impact cultural heritage and environment. It integrates sustainability in operations, aims for carbon neutrality, supports local livelihoods, and expands eco-friendly initiatives