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Lufthansa Group expands operational efficiency programme
Lufthansa Group cut 170,000 tonnes of CO₂ since 2022 through 90 projects and aims to avoid 50,000 tonnes more annually by 2028 via fuel-saving tech, digital tools, AeroSHARK coating and alternative fuels, while adding green fares and an environmental surcharge.
Singapore Introduces First-Ever Mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy Starting 2026
Singapore will introduce the world’s first mandatory SAF levy from April 2026 to fund sustainable aviation fuel. Fees vary by destination and cabin class, are modest to encourage adoption, and support its goal of 1% SAF by 2026 and 3–5% by 2030, setting a global model for greener air travel.
Philippines Leads The Charge In Sustainable Aviation With Cebu Pacific’s Groundbreaking, Greener, And Smarter Air Travel
Cebu Pacific leads Philippine sustainable aviation with fleet upgrades, fuel-saving practices, digital tools, electric ground ops and community projects. Award-winning, it targets an all-NEO fleet by 2030, lower emissions and net-zero by 2050, proving affordable travel can be greener.
Sustainable Hong Kong: These Luxury Hotels Are Leaning Into The Green
The Langham, Four Seasons & Cordis HK lead in sustainability: oyster shells upcycled to cement, food waste redistributed or composted, single-use plastics removed, eco-friendly cleaning, energy savings, conservation projects, EarthCheck-certified operations.
Vietnam Airlines Goes Green on World Environment Day: SAF Flights Simultaneously Take Off Across Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines used SAF on six domestic flights and partnered with Xanh SM to offer EV ride discounts, promoting a full green journey. As Vietnam’s SAF pioneer, it expands fuel use, builds local supply chains, and advances digital tools to support net-zero goals and a “Green Future” message.
Hotel Shilla Converts its Hotel Brands to Eco-Friendly Businesses
Hotel Shilla is launching a sustainability program across Shilla Hotel, Shilla Monogram, and Shilla Stay, introducing standards in 13 areas like energy savings and recycling. Seoul and Jeju Shilla will gain Green Key certification this year, with all 20 properties targeted long-term.
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Leads Asia’s Aviation Revolution Toward Sustainability with Fuel-Efficient Planes
Cathay Pacific is advancing greener aviation with fuel-efficient A350/A321neo aircraft, a goal of 100% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, major cuts to single-use plastics, and innovative food-waste-to-energy programs—driving lower emissions and leading Asia’s shift to eco-friendly air travel.
YLW honoured for advancing sustainability in aviation
Kelowna International Airport earned Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation for cutting GHG emissions through renewable diesel, LED runway lighting, solar panels, geothermal systems, reduced fuel use, and improved waste management, supported by its collaborative Campus Green Committee.
Rotterdam Joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, Lille Among World’s Most Sustainable Hotel-Stay Destinations
Rotterdam joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, and Lille as top sustainable hotel destinations. These cities lead eco-travel with green hotels, renewable energy, and low-carbon initiatives, proving luxury and sustainability can coexist while shaping Europe’s greener, responsible tourism future.