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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.

Airlines

Full Video: Air France CEO at Skift Forum Europe 2022

Uncertainty is sweeping across Europe, with many airlines now figuring out their next step. In this video, watch Air France CEO Anne Rigail share how she thinks this summer will pan out, and what she makes of rail operators replacing flights as the sustainability movement accelerates.
Jason Clampet | 3 years ago
Hertz and Polestar
Business Travel

New Hertz CEO on His First 30 Days on the Job

Stephen Scherr, the former Goldman Sachs chief financial officer, has already put a stake in the ground with a new order for 65,000 electric cars from Sweden's Polestar. But can he help fix Hertz so soon after its exit from bankruptcy?
Matthew Parsons | 3 years ago
Sustainable Travel panel at Skift Forum Europe 2022.
Tourism

Don't Just Blame Airlines for Climate Problems

British Airlines owner IAG says all the right things about supporting innovation to combat climate change, but with a net zero C02 emission pledge by 2050, it doesn't appear to be in an existential hurry.
Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago
Airlines

U.S. to Require Airlines to Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The U.S. financial regulator proposed a rule that would require airlines — and other large companies — to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. After years of fighting such requirements in Europe and elsewhere, airlines back the proposed rule, saying it brings clarity to the process.
3 years ago
Airlines

Podcast: What Oil Crisis?

The airline industry has been focused on the price of oil the last few weeks. It appears that a crisis has been averted, but there’s no guarantee of smooth sailing for the foreseeable future.
Jason Clampet | 3 years ago