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Helsinki Airport achieves Level 5, reaching net zero for emissions under its control

Helsinki Vantaa Airport Finland
Source: Airport Carbon accreditation
Publication date:2025-06-09
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.

Canada
Source: Greenair News
Publication date:2025-06-09
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.

Flight French bee (BF) France
Source: Air Journal
Publication date:2025-06-05
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.

China
Source: Morning Star
Publication date:2025-06-03
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.

United Kingdom
Source: Ig Group
Publication date:2025-06-02
Five airports operated by Motiva in Brazil join Airport Carbon Accreditation at Level 1

Five airports in Brazil operated by Motiva have joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme at Level 1, marking an important first step in their journey towards decarbonisation.

Brazil
Source: Airport Carbon Accreditation
Publication date:2025-06-01
VINCI Airports offers SAF and an electric charging station at Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport

Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport (France) now offers SAF and an electric aircraft charging station via VINCI Airports and TotalEnergies. The SAF, made from waste like used cooking oil, supports decarbonisation, aligning with VINCI’s environmental strategy.

France
Source: Future Travel Experience
Publication date:2025-06-01
'It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel

Climate disruption isn’t just a future threat - it’s already changing the way we travel. Businesses have no choice but to adapt.

United Kingdom
Source: Skift
Publication date:2025-06-01
Towards more sustainable tourism: our CSR plan

Louvre Hotels Group, via the WTTC’s “Hotel Sustainability Basics,” commits to 12 global sustainability criteria. Key goals: eco-efficient buildings, RSE training, ethical sourcing, and cage-free eggs and ECC-certified chicken by 2025–2026, across all brands worldwide.

Louvre Hotels Group France
Source: Louvre hotels
Publication date:2025-06-01