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Redefining Food Consumption: Savoring Sustainability at Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort, China
Accor prioritizes sustainability through local sourcing innovation, and its Good Food Policy to reduce environmental impact. Initiatives like 88 Bites promote eco-friendly dining, local ingredients, waste reduction efforts like repurposing coffee grounds, raising awareness on sustainable consumption
How Hotels Are Reducing Waste Through Digital Solutions
Hotels reduce waste through digital check-ins, QR code menus, and paperless event planning. Smart thermostats & motion sensors cut energy waste, while digital waste monitoring optimizes food use. These innovations ensure luxury stays with minimal environmental impact.
Reservations Now Open for 1 Hotel Seattle: A Sustainable Sanctuary
1 Hotel Seattle champions sustainability with reclaimed wood, energy-efficient systems, 90% waste diversion, plastic-free alternatives biophilic design and electric Audi house cars. La Loba sources seasonal ingredients, while wellness offerings include eco-conscious fitness and organic bath products
Why Cathay believes in a “greener together” approach to sustainability
♻️ Grace Cheung, Cathay’s Sustainability GM, discusses aviation sustainability with SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam. Topics include bridging experts and stakeholders, Cathay’s 10% SAF goal by 2030, local SAF production, costs, fleet renewal, partnerships, and the “Greener Together” strategy.
Athens International: One of Europe’s Most Sustainable Airports
Athens International Airport (AIA) ✈️ is a leading sustainable airport in Europe, reducing its CO2 footprint by 60% (2005-2021). With its Route 2025 initiative, AIA aims to achieve net carbon zero by the end of the year, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility. 🌍
Singapore Airlines Group and Aether Fuels Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group ✈️ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of America and South East Asia.
Virgin was 1st – But Will Other Airlines Fly With 100% SAF?
IDTechEx forecasts strong SAF market growth, with capacity exceeding 57M tonnes by 2035 (8.5% CAGR). Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, IAG, and United scale up SAF, but costs remain high. Policies, fleet decarbonization, and tech advances drive adoption, yet aviation remains hard to decarbonize. ✈️♻️
Eco-Piloting Practices: Air France implements practices to reduce fuel consumption during flights.
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs celebrate 30 years of partnership, expanding their 'Train+Air' service. Passengers can now convert Flying Blue points to TGV INOUI travel vouchers. The collaboration promotes eco-friendly travel, reducing carbon emissions through integrated train and flight options.
Banyan Group’s Philip Lim on growth in a challenging landscape
Banyan Group’s sustainability focus is guided by its "Brand for Good" framework. It prioritizes eco-friendly 🌱design carbon reduction and ethical sourcing. New projects like Banyan Tree Kyoto integrate sustainability in construction and operations ensuring environmental protection and social impact