SAF Saves the Day

Virgin Atlantic’s Sustainable Flight: Pioneering the Skies with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Subscribe to Real Leaders Virgin Atlantic recently etched a milestone in the aviation industry’s journey toward sustainability by completing a pioneering flight from London to New York entirely fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This landmark venture, while symbolic, represents a significant leap…

Sustainability = Success

A recent study by SAP reveals that businesses who make sustainability core to their business strategy are more succesful than those who do not. Subscribe to Real Leaders As the world anticipates the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai, SAP Insights unveils pivotal findings from its Wave 3 sustainability study. This extensive research expands…

The Beginning of the End of Coal

Decisive Moves: France and the U.S. Champion the Bid to Cease Private Funding for Coal-Fired Plants at COP28 Subscribe to Real Leaders Amidst the fervor surrounding the impending COP28 summit in Dubai, France and the United States have been quietly crafting a groundbreaking proposition. This exclusive initiative, known as the “New Coal Exclusion Policy,” represents…

Southwest joins the Net Zero Movement

Charting the Flight Path to Sustainable Aviation: An In-depth Review of Southwest Airlines’ Environmental Sustainability Plan Subscribe to Real Leaders In a pivotal move towards eco-conscious aviation, Southwest Airlines has unveiled a comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan. This strategic roadmap embodies the airline’s commitment to environmental stewardship and outlines robust measures across three core domains: Carbon,…

The Rise of the CSO

Maryland makes a resounding impact appointing its First Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officers Subscribe to Real Leaders Setting the Stage: Maryland’s Visionary Step In a monumental move towards environmental resilience and preparedness, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has recently named Meghan Conklin as the state’s inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer and Michael Hinson as the first Chief…

Unearth Pure Bliss

Find joy, well-being, and connection on your travels while helping heal the planet. Subscribe to Real Leaders If travel is to see new places, sustainable travel is an invitation to tread lightly and nurture a symbiotic relationship with the destinations we encounter — cherishing the beauty while safeguarding the essence of these places for generations…

Redoubling Risk Reduction

UN member states commit to accelerate resilience-building in the face of rising disasters linked to climate change. Subscribe to Real Leaders Representatives from the United Nations (UN) member states midterm review meeting in New York last May have agreed on a greater commitment to resilience building. The renewed effort comes in the context of rapidly…

The Trust Model

Subscribe to Real Leaders Adopt these three elements to build trust while working toward a sustainable future.  By Jim Massey As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics become more relevant, more business leaders are asking how they can evolve. It comes down to trust and trying to help others understand that we can’t afford not…