SUSTAINABLE HOTELS
Global Hospitality industry backs bold
five-year strategy
Leading hospitality brands have agreed on a shared vision for a prosperous and responsible sector that gives back to the destination more than it takes, signalling the dawn of a new era for the once-fragmented hospitality industry.
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has unveiled its bold five-year strategy which will translate into action on the ground, leveraging market power to catalyse system change. The Alliance’s vision for Net Positive Hospitality will be achieved through a number of initiatives including introducing standard sustainability metrics across the industry.
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SUSTAINABLE MEETINGS
200 Organizations Join JMIC’s Net
Zero Carbon Events Initiative
Northstar Travel Group is among 200 industry organizations to rally behind Net Zero Carbon Events, an initiative introduced this week by the Joint Meetings Industry Council. Its aim is to engage the global events industry in committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The program, supported by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), coincides with COP26, being held now through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland. At COP26, business and government leaders are presenting their plans to achieve a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, fulfilling goals set by the Paris Agreement. In conjunction with this event, profit and nonprofit organizations from across all sectors are committing to reaching zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner.
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Hertz and Uber announce deployment
of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in
Europe
Hertz and Uber announced last week that they are expanding their partnership to electrify their fleets, and they are deploying 25,000 electric cars in Europe.
In 2020, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles to be delivered over the next year.
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LEADERSHIP
Emirates Commits $200 Million
Toward Sustainable Aviation
Emirates will fund $200 million in research and development projects focused on sustainability and reducing fossil fuel impacts in commercial aviation. The funds will be distributed over three years, and this is the largest single commitment to sustainability by any airline, according to Emirates. The company’s Environmental Sustainability Executive Steering Group will oversee the fund’s disbursements with support from other experts. The airline will partner with organizations working on solutions in fuel and energy technologies.
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MOVERS, SHAKERS &
NOISE MAKERS
Eric Wallinger, director of sustainability for Portland, Oregon-based MeetGreen, a conference and event management company, offers one sustainability secret — incorporating environmental initiatives into meetings can be much easier and less expensive than you’d think. “At their core, sustainability efforts are often connected to optimizing efficiency, reducing waste and enhancing the life cycles of our event materials,” he says. It’s a process, he adds, that should start early in the planning timeline, “ideally at the time of site selection or contracting, enrolling the full spectrum of stakeholders in your conversations and ensuring your team has mechanisms for accountability in place to help drive these initiatives forward.”
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UN-EARTHED (STTN Happenings)
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Announcements
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WEEKLY STTN FAQ
MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION NETWORK:
What do I get for my membership?
This is an organization that is exclusive to certified travel buyers and suppliers only - in all sectors including business, luxury, and leisure.
Your membership fee includes:
1. An assessment - this is a review so that you know where you stand with your current state of sustainability as it relates to the 4 pillars - human, environmental, social, and economic. After which, you will establish a "sustainable goal" for your business.
2. Certification - your membership affords you 12 months to go through our training processes and testing required to receive your certification. If time runs out, you may renew your membership and continue on IF the advisory council approves.
3. Attend our networking events - we offer virtual and live events all over the world so that we can help you easily connect with like-minded travel professionals and suppliers for the ultimate networking experience.
4. Free listing in our EXCLUSIVE Sustainable Travel Directory. This digital product has networking features making connections a breeze!
5. Loads of professional advice and support! Our esteemed faculty will work with you on your road to sustainable travel. We are real people that answer emails and phones too!
6. Official Certificate - You will have the honor of being Sustainably Certified. We will supply you with the proper marketing assets so that it's easy for the travel world to identify you!
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SUSTAINABLE TERM OF THE WEEK
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Sustainability term of the week! 🍃 🌎 #WATERSHED
Learn how you can get access to our extensive Glossary of terms with over 1200+ explanations.
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Members can connect with other like-minded individuals to share ideas and build professional relationships, as well as access a variety of education and training resources, such as webinars, seminars, and workshops.
Additionally, members may be eligible for discounts on various products and services and can receive support and guidance from a team of dedicated professionals.
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