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JET2 PLEDGES TO CUT CARBON EMISSIONS BY 35% PER PASSENGER BY 2035
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has pledged to cut per passenger carbon emissions by more than a third by 2035 as part of its aim to achieve net zero by 2050.
Green taxiing initiatives: environmental, financial, business and operational impacts
Taxiing emissions are a major airport carbon source, requiring ground-level decarbonization. Green taxiing, electric GSE, and optimized onboard systems can cut emissions. Despite high costs, airlines save on fuel, CO₂ fees, and maintenance.
Hyatt Regency Trinidad awarded Green Key certificate
GREEN KEY CERTIFIED: Willard Harris, director of GreenTT, left; Michael Hooper, general manager of Hyatt Regency Trinidad and Patrick Borely, director of engineering for Hyatt Regency Trinidad stand with the Green Key certificate at Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Port of Spain on May 22.
Ibis and Adagio Doha receive Green Key certification
Doha, Qatar: Ibis Doha & Adagio Doha have been certified with the Green Key. The engagement of the hotels in green initiatives and their efforts towards enhancing sustainability in everyday business operations have been validated by an independent audit.
Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Over two million gallons of blended SAF will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Pune – Chinchwad takes a step towards sustainability
The hotel has recently implemented the usage of wooden key cards. This initiative not only ensures the provision of a safe check-in experience but also emphasises on the hotel's commitment to sustainability by addressing concerns associated with single-use plastic.
Turkish Airlines and UN Tourism to work on sustainable tourism
Turkish Airlines and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to are to forge a strategic partnership for sustainable tourism. As the airline flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines will be collaborating with UN Tourism to achieve common objectives.
Hilton makes progress on sustainability and social impact goals
The company’s Travel with Purpose initiative aims to create a more sustainable and socially responsible travel industry by 2030.
Innovative food waste management practices for restaurants
Vinesh Gupta, General Manager of The Den Bengaluru, lays emphasis on managing the food waste effectively right from the stage of menu planning. The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world.