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ibis Styles Jakarta Simatupang Celebrates Five Years with a Focus on Sustainability

ibis Styles Jakarta Simatupang celebrated its fifth anniversary on July 15, 2024. This year, the hotel is emphasizing its commitment to sustainability through various Zero Waste initiatives and attractive stay offers.

Thailand Sets New Green Tourism Standards at Amazing Green Fest

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is making significant strides in its mission to transform the nation’s tourism industry into a model of sustainability. With the launch of the “Amazing Green Fest 2024,” set to take place from August 15th to 18th at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon in Bangkok

Riyadh Air unveils Saudi Arabia’s first 47-seat electric coach

In an effort to support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals after signing onto the UN Global Compact earlier in 2024, Riyadh Air, in collaboration with the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), has launched the first in a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport.

Source: Fast Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Industry First ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ Program

IHG Hotels & Resorts – a global company in hospitality – has recently announced the launch of its ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ program. The project is aimed at bringing together energy efficient hotels that state to have no fossil fuels burned on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.

Source: Cinet
United Airlines Becomes First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Chicago O'Hare Airport

United Airlines leads the way in sustainable aviation practices by being the first to purchase sustainable aviation fuel for Chicago O'Hare Airport. With plans to procure up to 1 million gallons of SAF, United is positioning itself as a leader in the industry's transition to lower carbon emissions.

Source: Foliko insights
Sustainable flying

As the corporate and ESG officer of Wizz Air, along with leading legal, regulatory, corporate and government affairs areas, I oversee Wizz Air’s ESG function and sustainability strategy.

Source: Biofuels News
Excellence, responsibility and sustainability

To offer accommodation experiences and services following criteria for excellency, responsibility and sustainability. ON Hotels is a company that is committed to the environment, ecology, recycling and renewable energy.

Source: ON Hotels
Sustainable Skies: Ethiopian Airlines' MoU with Satarem Marks a New Era of Eco-Friendly Travel

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem.

Repsol and Volotea sign an agreement for SAF supply in Spain until 2029

The multi-energy company plans to supply Volotea with up to 6.1 million litres of SAF from 2025 to 2029. The use of this fuel would lead to a reduction in CO2 emissions of around 80% in life-cycle terms, compared to the mineral-based kerosene it replaces, according to IATA studies

Source: Repsol