Google to Offer Travel Sustainability Information
Google is incorporating information on sustainability into its travel tools, including showing the sustainable practices at hotels and developing ways to measure air travel emissions.
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San Diego International Airport to Run on 100% Renewable Energy
San Diego International Airport (SAN) will soon be running off of 100% renewable energy.
How Boeing and Alaska Airlines are Tackling Sustainability in Aviation
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced today they are partnering on the latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and will flight test about 20 technologies on a new 737-9 to enhance the sustainability of air travel.
Conscious Capitalism: Why It Matters For Sustainability Leaders
According to Northeastern University School of Business, which offers an MBA in Sustainability, conscious capitalism emphasizes profits with purpose, and takes into consideration the interests of all key stakeholders, recognizing that some stakeholders like the environment cannot speak for themselves but are necessary considerations for sustainable business. Conscious capitalism is ... Read more »
How LATAM Airlines Will Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050
LATAM Airlines has announced it will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and zero waste to landfill by 2027. Here’s how the transportation corporation is doing just that.
Phillips 66 and Southwest Airlines Partner to Help Commercialize Sustainable Fuel
Phillips 66 and Southwest Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel.
US Airlines Commit to Achieve Net-Zero, Help Industry Reach 2 Billion Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030
A handful of airlines have announced their plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To reach the goal, they say they will work with the government and other stakeholders toward a rapid expansion of the production and deployment of commercially viable sustainable aviation fuel.
Airlines Slam Idea from Committee on Climate Change to Tax Frequent Fliers, Ban Air Miles Programs
Airlines operating in the UK are opposing a notion put forth by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) that calls on taxing frequent fliers and banning air miles program in order to combat the aviation industry’s environmental impact.
Atlanta Airport to Install LED Lighting on Tarmac for 50% Less Energy Consumption
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will install high-mast LED lighting for a retrofit of their existing airport tarmac lighting. Bright Light Systems (BLS), an Atlanta-based lighting manufacturer, will supply the LED lighting. BLS, in partnership with The Jon Smith Group (JSG), has upgraded the high-mast lights illuminating the aircraft parking apron ... Read more »
Southwest Airlines Incorporates Fuel Efficiency Software for its Fleet
Southwest Airlines recently announced a new initiative to improve fuel efficiency within its fleet. Allegro Development Corp. and Southwest Airlines have launched the newest generation of energy trading and risk management (ETRM) software, Allegro Horizon, to improve fuel optimization, supply chain efficiencies and real-time inventory management of its jet fuel ... Read more »
Looptworks, Alaska Airlines Announce Recycling Collaboration
Looptworks, a Portland, Oregon-based company that works with companies to recycle and repurpose waste into new products is collaborating with Alaska Airlines to upcycle approximately 10,000 pounds of seat leather from Alaska’s sister carrier Horizon Air. The leather will be used to create the Carry-On Collection, which will include a wallet, laptop ... Read more »
FedEx to Buy 24M Gallons of Jet Biofuel
FedEx Express will buy about 3 million gallons of renewable jet fuel per year from Red Rock Biofuels through 2024. The biofuels company says the first delivery is expected in 2017. FedEx joins Southwest Airlines in purchasing Red Rock’s total available volume of jet fuel. Red Rock’s first refinery, funded ... Read more »