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AAHK honoured for Outstanding ESG achievement
Airport Authority Hong Kong won the 2025 Ming Pao ESG Award for its strong ESG leadership, including its Ascend strategy, Net Zero 2050 pledge, green bonds, and talent development efforts through the HK International Aviation Academy.
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.
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.
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.
Hilton partners Thai organisations to boost sustainability impact
Hilton partners with local Thai organizations for sustainability. Bangkok and Pattaya, Hilton hotels collaborate with Wat Chak Daeng to recycle plastics into monk robes and furniture. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok donates used cartons for eco-friendly roofing and building materials for the underprivileged
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.