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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

Smart Meetings

“We surveyed our global customer base at the end of 2021, and an overwhelming 87% expressed that they would like information provided to their employees at point-of-booking to help reinforce responsible travel choices,” said Erik Magnuson, vice president of product management, travel content and connectivity.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

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. on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF OMAN TOURISM

Panorama Travel

The Sultanate is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. As part of our commitment -at Panorama Travel- to responsible and sustainable tourism, we are investing in 3 pillars to align with the Sultanate’s efforts on sustainable tourism development and help to achieve net zero by 2050. Local services & Local products.

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Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024

Travel Daily Media

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways CEO’s call for ‘radical collaboration’ between Government, aviation fuel providers and the wider industry to reach net zero by 2050 Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024. The biofuel will be produced using Haffner Energy’s patented technological process, via the thermolysis of local biomass residues.

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High expectations on sustainability and pandemic preparedness

Travel Daily Media

These included: Agreeing a Long-term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for the decarbonization of international aviation in line with the aviation industry’s commitment to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Airlines are committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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United Takes a Stake in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Technology

Business Traveler USA

In December 2020, United announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2050. “Hydrogen-electric engines are one of the most promising paths to zero-emission air travel for smaller aircraft,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. This investment will keep United out in front on this important emerging technology.”.

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GBTA joins Net Zero Carbon Events initiative as a supporter

Travel Daily Media

These include a Roadmap and advisory reports on Venue Energy; Smart Production and Waste Management; Logistics; Travel and Accommodation; Food and Food Waste; Offsetting and Measurement. ” Net Zero Carbon Events is open to all organisations involved in events.