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Carbon neutral airline NatueAir joins UNEP’s Climate Initiative
NatureAir, the world’s first carbon neutral airline, has joined the Climate Neutral Network, an initiative led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to promote global action towards low-carbon economies and societies.
Cleaning Up the Online Carbon Footprint Using GreenrMe
GreenrMe is a newly launched website that solves the problem of the steadily increasing online carbon footprint. The website calculates users’ online carbon footprints and gives them free carbon offsets to become carbon neutral online.
United Nations supports “Greening of the Games” in Beijing
UNEP has been working with the Beijing Olympic Committee for the last three years in order to help make the Summer Games environmentally-friendly.
The Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel gets Philly’s first environmental, green certification
The Philadelphia Airport Marriott hotel is awarded a green certification for their environmentally friendly practices, the first property in Philadelphia, PA to gain such recognition.
Olympic-minded officials bring Beijing traffic to a crawl
The outcry over whether or not the city is environmentally suitable to host the games has persuaded the city of Beijing to start limiting traffic through its busy streets.
BeGreen partners with AAA to provide carbon offset discounts
Members of Six AAA Clubs Now Have Opportunity to Purchase Discounted Carbon Offset Products Through ‘Show Your Card & Save®’ Program.
More car rental and limousines going hybrid
In the midst of ever-rising gas prices. both companies and individuals alike are increasingly choosing hybrid vehicles as their service of choice, due to a jump in offerings from various agencies.
Hilton announces sustainability plans
Hilton Hotels Corp. has announced its goals for sustainability for the next five years, including a 20% reduction in energy consumption, carbon emissions and waste, along with a 10% reduction in water consumption.
‘Jetting to Green’ - JetBlue Airways’ new green initiatives
The Jetting to Green program offers JetBlue’s customers the opportunity to offset CO2 emissions generated by their travel.
Thai Thinks “Green” to Help the Earth
Thai Airways has initiated projects to support and create increased awareness amongst the company’s employees in the areas of environmental awareness and climate change.
Marriott partners with Brazilian State of Amazonas to Protect Rainforest, develops a Green Five-Point Strategy
Marriott International, Inc. and the state of Amazonas have recently agreed to formally support the protection of 1.4 million acres of endangered rainforest, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation. Marriott has committed $2 million to fund the environmental management plan, which will be administered by the newly created Amazonas Sustainable Foundation.
Air New Zealand launches environmental programs for customers
Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe announced today in Auckland the formation of an environment trust committed to funding research and development into alternative fuels and supporting projects that enhance New Zealand’s clean, green reputation around the world.
