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ACCOR SETS ITS EMPLOYEES ON THE PATH TO SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION

Internal sustainable and social initiatives signaling a new group - wide dynamic. A leader in the field of positive hospitality and a long-term advocate of sustainable development, Accor places Corporate Social Responsibility at the heart of its overall strategy.

Vueling promotes the use of Sustainable Fuel on flights with Avikor

Vueling promotes the use of biofuel with the Avikor system, owned by Exolum. The airline integrates this service into the ticket purchasing process to promote the use of this type of fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%

Source: Exolum
United Airlines Wants Sustainable Fuel Made From Thin Air

On Wednesday, United Airlines and its corporate venture firm United Airlines Ventures (UAV), which oversees all the carrier's bets on new startups, announced an investment in and commercial agreement with Dimensional Energy.

Source: Simple Flying
WestJet Operated Its First Flight With Sustainable Fuels Earlier This Week

WestJet has used SAF for the first time, joining an initiative at the Summit for the Americas in Los Angeles.

Source: Simple Flying
Japan Airlines Buys 26.5 Million Gallons Of SAF In oneworld Pact

The airline will begin receiving the SAF from 2027, with other oneworld members expected to follow. Japan Airlines will purchase 26.5 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a commitment made by oneworld Alliance members.

Source: Simple Flying
ITA Shows Off A Sustainability Livery For An Airbus A350

ITA Airways has unveiled a brand-new "Born to Be Sustainable" livery for its newest Airbus A350 aircraft. The plane features the green, white and red from the Italian national flag and a sustainability message marking ITA's commitment to becoming one of Europe's greenest airlines by 2025.

Source: Simple Flying
Malaysia Airlines Operates First Passenger Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The tide is turning for SAF, with Malaysia Airlines and Kuala Lumpur International Airport leading the way in Asia-Pacific. World Environment Day was on Sunday, June 5, and Malaysia Airlines marked the day by operating its first passenger flight using sustainable aviation fuel.

Source: Simple flying
BWH Hotel Group Joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Phoenix, Arizona (June 8, 2022) With more than 4,500 hotels in nearly 100 countries, BWH Hotel Group® is demonstrating their commitment to environmental and social responsibility by joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (Alliance).

Source: BWH Hotel Group
Air New Zealand Appoints Sustainability Officer: Her Biggest Challenges

Air New Zealand is working towards net-zero emissions by 2050, and new chief sustainability officer Kiri Hannifin will be driving the changes. Today, Air New Zealand announced it had bolstered its executive ranks by appointing the airline's first Chief Sustainability Officer, Kiri Hannifin

Source: Simple Flying