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Here’s how you can do your part for nature each time you fly from Changi Airport
Since 2015, every year has ranked among the hottest on record. Singapore plans for 40°C days by 2045 unless lifestyles change. Changi Airport has launched a carbon offset program allowing travelers to offset emissions via projects like Rimba Raya, Anhuang Afforestation, and India Wind Power.
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.
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.
Long Beach Airport cuts carbon with solar canopies generating over 3 million kWh in first year
Long Beach Airport's solar canopies, installed in 2023, have generated 3.2M kWh of clean energy, cutting electricity use by 10% and offsetting emissions equal to 291 homes. The project boosts sustainability and comfort, aligning with LGB’s green innovation goals.
Helsinki Airport achieves Level 5, reaching net zero for emissions under its control
Canadian SAF projects involving Alder and Dimensional receive Boeing investment
Boeing invests CAD 17.48M in two Canadian SAF ventures: Project Avance converts wood waste to low-carbon biocrude for SAF; Dimensional Energy develops power-to-liquid tech converting CO2 into synthetic fuel. These innovations boost sustainable aviation, supporting Canada’s decarbonization goals.
Air Caraïbes and French bee: a new in-flight plastic bottle recycling system
On June 5, 2025, Air Caraïbes and French bee launched an in-flight PET bottle recycling program at Paris-Orly with Paprec and Newrest. Expected to recycle 174,000+ bottles yearly, the initiative cuts CO₂ and highlights their push for sustainable air travel.
H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation
H World Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights green innovation, female leadership, community care, and effective governance, with key strides in low-carbon operations, rural revitalization, and digital safety, reaffirming its ESG leadership in global hospitality.
Reducing Environmental Impact in Hospitality: How IG Group Contributes
The UK hospitality sector adds £59B to the economy but faces major sustainability challenges, from 1M+ tonnes of food waste to high CO2 and water use. IG Group aims for Net Zero by 2030, tackling emissions, waste, and energy use through sustainable operations and design.