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Marriott Takes a Giant Leap for the Planet, Commits to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050

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25, at Global Citizen Live, the country’s largest hotelier plans to celebrate this milestone of promising to reach “net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions” no later than 2050. The post Marriott Takes a Giant Leap for the Planet, Commits to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

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In a resolution by Airports Council International (ACI) Europe and its members, more than 100 European airports have committed to going carbon neutral by 2030, as part of the Net Zero by 2050 pledge. Marriott International also committed itself to net zero by 2050, as well. The post Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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Whether you’re incorporating sustainable measurements into your RFPs, tracking down low-carbon menus or combing through LEED certified venues, you know you’re a green planner. As signatories of the Net Zero Carbon for Events initiative, they are committed to Net Zero by 2050. So, what’s next?

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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’s within a two-hour drive and easy access from continental Europe, the location is well-positioned for both domestic and international visitorsincluding planners looking for new incentive trip opportunities. billion airport will handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with plans to scale capacity to 50 million by 2050.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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’s within a two-hour drive and easy access from continental Europe, the location is well-positioned for both domestic and international visitorsincluding planners looking for new incentive trip opportunities. billion airport will handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with plans to scale capacity to 50 million by 2050.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Read More: The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner 3. on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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How Hotels and Resorts Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

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This past September, Marriott International announced its recommitment to climate stewardship, setting science-based emissions reduction targets with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050. Event planners and their clients insist on sustainable event management.