Delta Stands by Climate Goals After Trump’s Exit From Paris Pact
U.S. businesses may still try to lead on emission reduction goals, but decarbonizing air travel is no simple task.
Climate Hub
Welcome to Skift’s Climate Hub, where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, Skift’s editorial team will evaluate environmental claims, highlight meaningful advancements, and hold the travel sector accountable. This independent initiative brings rigorous reporting to the forefront and pushes the industry to meet the moment in the face of growing scrutiny from travelers and stakeholders alike.
Trump Quits the Paris Climate Agreement: What Will Travel Companies Do?
Many global travel brands have aligned their climate targets with the Paris Agreement. The U.S. exit from the pact may not change that.
America’s ‘Last Great Wilderness’ Faces ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’
Alaska may be open to drilling, but that doesn't mean oil and gas companies think it's worth the cost.
Agoda Launches Sustainable Tourism Fund: What It Means for Southeast Asia’s Small Businesses
Agoda’s Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund holds promise for small businesses in Southeast Asia’s tourism sector, but with greenwashing concerns on the rise, its impact depends on transparency and measurable outcomes
Trump May Again Pull Out of the Paris Climate Agreement: What Travel Businesses Say
If the world’s second largest polluter walks away from the Paris agreement, it would be a another blow to the global fight to reduce emissions.
Business Travel Emissions Climb at Big Banks Amid Net-Zero Pact Exodus
A rise in business travel emissions at major U.S. banks could show a lack of internal policies to address or offset staff air travel.
Airlines Call on the EU to Delay Pollution Reporting Rules
The airline industry's push to delay pollution reporting rules could be seen as a delay tactic. But the EU should have the systems in place to support new reporting rules.
Emissions from Hotels: The Gap Between Plans and Actions
Hotels have big plans to lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions they generate. However, this report could show a gap between those plans and actual progress, especially when it comes to energy usage.
New UAE Law Requires Emissions Reporting: What Travel Businesses Need to Know
The new law could pave the way for stricter emission controls and kick off a government controlled carbon trading market.
2024 Declared Hottest Year On Record and Travel Emissions Set to Rise
It’s a gloomy day for our planet and there are no signs of an emission slow down in the tourism sector. There are risks from the direct impacts of climate change on travel such as increasing storms, fires, floods and droughts.