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The Future of Eco-Hospitality Is Here: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s Sustainable Journey

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has earned the International Sustainability Awards for its leadership in environmental sustainability, reducing single-use plastics through in-room water filtration, and advancing initiatives that blend environmental and social impact.

Western Sydney International Airport Opens as Australia’s Most Innovative Terminal Yet

Western Sydney International Airport sets new sustainability benchmarks with human-centered, light-filled design; integration of local landscape and natural materials; Indigenous cultural collaboration; and a clean-slate, low-impact approach prioritizing efficiency, clarity, and community.

Mandarin Oriental Achieves Significant Sustainability Gains in Latest Report

Mandarin Oriental’s 14th sustainability report shows major environmental progress. They reduced energy intensity by 21%, cut carbon emissions by 30%, and decreased water use by 13%. The group eliminated 99% of single-use plastics, minimized food waste, and boosted guest satisfaction to 92%.

Source: Travel Age West
Lufthansa Group and Airbus collaborate for business travel with SAF

Since June 1, Airbus employees have used Lufthansa’s "Sustainable Corporate Value Fare" for domestic flights in Germany. This partnership enables partial CO₂ offsetting via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supporting more responsible business travel and Lufthansa’s commitment to sustainability.

The Oberoi Group launches sustainability initiative

As The Oberoi Group enters a new phase of growth, marked by exciting developments and a strong pipeline of hotel openings, it reaffirms its commitment to building a future anchored in sustainability.

Essendi s'engage pour une hôtellerie plus durable

Essendi (ex-Accorinvest) publie son rapport RSE 2024 : -17 % d’émissions scopes 1 & 2 depuis 2019, 220 hôtels Green Key, lutte contre le gaspillage, 208 M€ prévus d’ici 2030 pour sa transition carbone. Objectifs validés SBTi et alignement ESG renforcé à l’échelle du groupe.

Source: Hospitality On
China’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry: A Key Player in the Low-Carbon Future of Aviation

China is rapidly scaling SAF production (3.32M tonnes/year) to meet carbon goals, with policy support, R&D, and certification advances. Challenges remain in feedstock, cost, and deployment, but initiatives like CSCS and tech diversification (PtL, CCUS, hydrogen) aim to boost global leadership.

Source: NenPower
Thales’ FlytOptim selected by Corsair to cut CO₂ emissions and advance sustainable aviation

Corsair déploie FlytOptim de Thales sur tous ses vols pour réduire les émissions de CO₂. Cette solution d’optimisation de trajectoire en temps réel permet d’économiser du carburant et d’éviter des centaines de tonnes de CO₂, sans modifier les avions ni perturber les opérations.

Source: Thales Group
KLM and Transavia partner with Elysian to develop battery-electric regional aircraft and ecosystems

Elysian teams up with KLM and Transavia to develop the 90-seat electric E9X aircraft, aiming for 800 km range. First flights are planned for 2030, with entry into service by 2033. The partnership explores design, operations, and integration of zero-emission regional air travel.

Source: Green Air News