Swissport sets extensive new sustainability goals to support long-term development and success

Swissport International AG has set extensive goals for the de-carbonization of its operations, waste management and circularity, and for diversity and inclusion among its people. The new ESG agenda will be aligned with its ambitious growth plan and will at the same time support its long-term development and success. Swissport’s sustainability agenda is built around […]

easyJet adopts SkyBreathe® 360° eco-flying platform to reduce CO2 emissions

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has chosen SkyBreathe®, an advanced eco-flying solution to reduce the fuel burn and thus CO2 emissions of their fleet, as part of their ambition to reduce their carbon footprint from flying across Europe. Most aviation emissions come from fuel consumption and the resulting carbon emissions. SkyBreathe® is an innovative eco-flying solution […]

Air France-KLM Group commits to SBTi CO2 reduction review

The Air France-KLM Group and its airlines are continuing their efforts to reduce their environmental footprint as part of a transparent and responsible approach to the challenges of global warming. Today, the Group commits to having its CO2 emissions reduction targets validated by the independent reference organization SBTi, founded by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), […]

Why You Should Not Be Ashamed To Fly: George Novak

Despite a recent record-breaking holiday travel season in the U.S., the concept of “flight-shaming” is gaining ground in Europe. Thanks to the environmental advocacy of activists such as Greta Thunberg, the public is being told to avoid airplanes and instead use mass ground transport. They are right that we need to do our share to […]

How far does one need to go to make a point?

Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat to attend the UN Climate Summit and then begin a tour around the Americas before attending the UNFCCC COP25 meeting in Chile. She and a sailing crew encountered rough seas on the way to New York in hurricane season. Anyone who is willing […]