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Banyan Group’s Efforts to Improve Hotel & Hospitality Impact
Banyan Group’s 2024 report highlights emissions cuts, waste and water efficiency, marine and bird conservation, and community impact. Key goals include 42% emissions cut by 2030, 100% cage-free eggs, and sustainable seafood by 2025.
How the Airbus Foundation Supports the Planet and People
In 2024 the Airbus Foundation worked to deliver satellite tech, aid and education, advancing global sustainability, conservation and resilience
The hotel industry is decarbonizing, but financing is lagging behind
Although the tourism sector accounts for 11% of France's greenhouse gas emissions, awareness in the hotel industry is real, and a far cry from the greenwashing of the 2010s. The question of financing remains....
CO2 emission-free and ultra-quiet: this electric aircraft takes up residence at Rennes airport
Airskol, located at Rennes airport, has been offering training and discovery flights since March aboard the Pipistrel Velis Electro, a 100% electric certified aircraft. Founded by Nicolas Rousseau, the school combines passion with ecological transition. Discovery flights start at €165.
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club: the First Green Key Site In Bermuda
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in Bermuda became the island’s first Green Key-certified resort, recognized for eliminating single-use plastics, installing refill stations, using solar power, reducing waste with ORBISK, and partnering with ecoSPIRITS. Sustainability is now core to its culture.
Malaysia’s MTC Orec partners with Japan’s IHI to boost biomethane development
MTC Orec partners with Japan’s IPC to boost biomethane in Malaysia using advanced tech to convert palm oil waste into clean fuel, cutting methane emissions and supporting sustainable shipping and aviation fuels.
Air transport seeks to reduce the greenhouse effect of condensation trails
French aviation leaders, including Airbus, Thales, Safran, Air France, gathered on May 22, 2025, to discuss strategies for reducing the climate impact of contrails (white exhaust trails from aircraft engines). The seminar, with Transport & Environment (T&E), focused on contrail avoidance strategies
Carbon tax at borders: European Parliament approves simplification of rules
The simplification of the carbon tax at the EU's borders, a measure aimed at greening imports into the 27, was approved by a large majority in the European Parliament on Thursday, May 22. The law will no longer apply to small importers, 90% of whom import less than 50 tonnes per year.
India has potential to emerge as net exporter of Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Boeing executive
Delhi: India has the potential to become a net exporter of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), according to Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia, who spoke at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 in the capital, reports Business Standard.