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Moving towards more sustainable aviation
Royal Schiphol Group aims to lead in sustainability by operating airports that benefit the planet. Their goal is to produce more renewable energy than needed, with surplus power shared. Schiphol has made significant progress and will continue its sustainability efforts in aviation.
Oberoi Hotels plans to recycle 100% waste water by 2030 at its properties
Oberoi Group unveiled “Elements by Oberoi”, its holistic sustainability framework, aiming by 2030 to recycle all wastewater, reduce water use per occupied room by 20%, transition hotel transport fleets to EVs, source 50% of electricity from renewables, and phase out fossil-fuel heating systems.
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.
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.
Helsinki Airport achieves Level 5, reaching net zero for emissions under its control
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.
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.