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Hilton’s Hotel Marcel: A Net-Zero Transformation Reshapes Hospitality Industry

The mini-documentary “Hotel Marcel: A Net-Zero Transformation,” part of ESG News’s new “Brands With Values: Net-Zero Transitions Series,” delves into the innovative journey of Hotel Marcel’s conversion into the United States’ first net-zero energy hotel.

Source: ESG News
Frontier Airlines Wins Prestigious “Environmental Sustainability Award for Excellence,”

DENVER – November 7, 2024 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC), America’s Greenest Airline, was deemed the “North American Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year” by the Centre for Aviation (CAPA) in its “2024 Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence.”

Pegasus Airlines named a “global standout” in sustainability by CAPA

The Turkish low-cost carrier was named Global Environmental Sustainability Airline/ Airline Group of the Year at the CAPA – Centre for Aviation 2024 Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence awards.

easyJet Partners with Airbus on Innovative Carbon Capture

easyJet joins with Airbus to make significant strides towards carbon neutrality in aviation through Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage technology

GLASGOW MARRIOTT HOTEL EARNS GREEN KEY AND THE PLEDGE™ CERTIFICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE

Glasgow Marriott has secured two prestigious environmental certifications: the internationally recognised Green Key and The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste accreditation. These accolades demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint.

JetBlue is investing in SAF companies, such as Aether Fuels, to support decarbonisation of the aviation industry

With the aviation industry aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a necessity.

Mandarin Oriental wins in 3 categories at the Wolrd Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

Mandarin Oriental a été nommé lauréat dans trois catégories lors des World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) : World's Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme 2024, World's Leading Sustainable Development 2024 et World's Leading Sustainable Employer 2024.

Source: Tour Hebdo
Finnair's new direction in climate action: less offsetting, more investments in sustainable aviation fuel

Finnair has set a new science-based climate target of improving its emission efficiency (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5 percent by 2033, with 2023 as the baseline year. The target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), meaning it is in line with the Paris Climate Agreement

Source: Finnair
Virgin, Qatar Airways Forge New Sustainability Pact

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways intend to expand their strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a range of sustainability initiatives.

Source: Mirage News