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United Airline’s Investment in Heirloom’s Carbon Removal
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) is investing in Heirloom's DAC technology to remove 500,000 tons of CO₂, supporting sustainable aviation and net-zero goals. The technology captures CO₂ from the atmosphere, enabling its use in sustainable aviation fuel production and permanent storage
United Airlines Plans to Remove 500,000 Tons of CO2 With Direct Air Capture Investment
Air travel harms the environment, but companies like United Airlines are working on sustainability. United invested in DAC company Heirloom to remove up to 500,000 tons of CO2. Heirloom’s limestone-based method is cost-effective, supporting United’s goal of net zero by 2050.
Scandinavian Airlines wins Prestigious Sustainability Award
Scandinavian Airlines advances sustainability with a 20% CO₂ reduction per passenger, fuel-efficient operations, lightweight cargo pallets, and sustainable aviation fuel. Committed to net-zero by 2050, it drives innovation, optimizes routes, and enhances resource efficiency for greener air travel.
Boon and Cygnett Hotels Partner to Redefine Sustainable Hospitality with Zero-Carbon Hydration
Boon and Cygnett Hotels & Resorts have partnered to replace plastic bottles with Boon’s AI-powered water purification and reusable glass bottles. This collaboration supports sustainability by reducing plastic waste, carbon emissions, and promoting eco-friendly practices in hospitality.
American Airlines Cargo continues to reduce plastic waste
American Airlines Cargo partners with BioNatur Plastics to cut plastic waste. Since 2022, it has used biodegradable plastic for cargo needs, reducing waste by 12.6M plastic bottles in 2023. BioNatur’s products biodegrade in landfills within 8-12 years. The airline plans to expand their use.
TaxiBot in DEL SpiceJet Flight
TaxiBot, a semi-robotic towing tractor, towed a SpiceJet Boeing 737 to the runway, marking its first commercial use in India. It helps save fuel, reduce CO2 emissions, and lower noise. Connected to the nose wheel, it lets pilots taxi without using engines.
Sky not the only limit for JAL and ANA’s climate goals
Japan Airlines aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 facing challenges alongside rival ANA. Aviation, 2.5% of global emissions, is set to rise with growing travel demand. Both airlines focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which can cut CO2 by 80% though limitations and production challenges remain
MOB Hôtel décroche la certification B Corp et confirme son engagement durable
Le groupe hôtelier MOB Hôtel, fondé par Cyril Aouizerate, franchit une nouvelle étape en obtenant la certification B Corp. Cette reconnaissance valide une approche pionnière mêlant hôtellerie, écologie et engagement social, et ouvre la voie à un modèle plus vertueux.
UK and France lead the way with sustainable travel policies
A report shows 40% of European companies have sustainable travel policies, with CO2 budgets and domestic flight bans being common. The UK leads with 54%, while Germany has only 20%. 45% of business travelers support sustainability, but only 29% receive guidance on reducing environmental impact.