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Riyadh Air unveils Saudi Arabia’s first 47-seat electric coach

In an effort to support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals after signing onto the UN Global Compact earlier in 2024, Riyadh Air, in collaboration with the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), has launched the first in a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport.

Source: Fast Company
Publication date:2024-08-08
Protecting the environment, people and the local community

The north is our home, and we nurture it in all our operations. Sustainable operations are close to our heart. We value the fragile nature of Lapland and our local communities. In addition to the environment, it is important to us to look after people – our staff and customers alike.

Hotel Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
Source: Lapland Hotels
Publication date:2024-08-08
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Industry First ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ Program

IHG Hotels & Resorts – a global company in hospitality – has recently announced the launch of its ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ program. The project is aimed at bringing together energy efficient hotels that state to have no fossil fuels burned on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.

IHG Hotels and Resorts
Source: Cinet
Publication date:2024-08-08
Hyatt Regency Sydney using insects to manage waste

In a pioneering move, Hyatt Regency Sydney has become the first hotel in the world to use Goterra’s compact sustainable food waste management system onsite. Goterra’s system, created by the company’s CEO Olympia Yarger, uses innovative technology – and insects – to manage food waste.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Source: Spice News
Publication date:2024-08-08
United Airlines Becomes First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Chicago O'Hare Airport

United Airlines leads the way in sustainable aviation practices by being the first to purchase sustainable aviation fuel for Chicago O'Hare Airport. With plans to procure up to 1 million gallons of SAF, United is positioning itself as a leader in the industry's transition to lower carbon emissions.

Flight United (UA) United States
Source: Foliko insights
Publication date:2024-08-07
Sustainable flying

As the corporate and ESG officer of Wizz Air, along with leading legal, regulatory, corporate and government affairs areas, I oversee Wizz Air’s ESG function and sustainability strategy.

Flight Wizzair (W6) Hungary
Source: Biofuels News
Publication date:2024-08-07
Excellence, responsibility and sustainability

To offer accommodation experiences and services following criteria for excellency, responsibility and sustainability. ON Hotels is a company that is committed to the environment, ecology, recycling and renewable energy.

Hotel On Hotels Oceanfront Spain
Source: ON Hotels
Publication date:2024-08-03
Sustainable Skies: Ethiopian Airlines' MoU with Satarem Marks a New Era of Eco-Friendly Travel

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem.

Flight Ethiopian Airlines (ET) Ethiopia
Source: Ethiopian Airlines
Publication date:2024-08-03
Repsol and Volotea sign an agreement for SAF supply in Spain until 2029

The multi-energy company plans to supply Volotea with up to 6.1 million litres of SAF from 2025 to 2029. The use of this fuel would lead to a reduction in CO2 emissions of around 80% in life-cycle terms, compared to the mineral-based kerosene it replaces, according to IATA studies

Flight Volotea (V7) Spain
Source: Repsol
Publication date:2024-08-01