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SUMMER 2022

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Welcome

Last summer marked the 20 th anniversary of Elite Traveler. To commemorate that special milestone, we compiled a selection of the best-of-the best of the last two decades. Delving into topics that you, our readers, value most — from cars and watches to spas and hotels — we looked at the biggest breakthroughs of the last 20 years.

Elite Traveler around the world From a detox in Switzerland to sampling champagne, the Elite Traveler team members share their latest travels

SERINA TATHAM Editorial assistant

Serina Tatham heads to Fairmont Windsor Park, a gorgeously grand hotel that opened earlier this year. It’s hard to believe, but this bucolic hotel, nestled among 40 acres of lush greenery and landscaped gardens, is just an hour from London.

In response to that issue, I received a passionate email from a reader pointing out the various hypocrisies of including Amazon, Je ff Bezos’s behemoth company, within the issue. If the man had a dollar for every time he did something controversial, he’d be, well… As we strive to champion all things responsible luxury, an area that is exciting and ever-evolving, we must look these hypocrisies right in the eye. While talking about the biggest tech companies in the last 20 years, Amazon was the elephant in the room. To include or not to include was the question that circled my brain for a few weeks. It is a dilemma that the Elite Traveler editorial team often face — is this responsible luxury, or is this a bit of greenwashing lingo? Rest assured, we will always seek to bring you not just the highest level of luxury, but also the most responsible. While researching said anniversary issue, we quickly realized just how much more there was to cover. And so we came to the conclusion that one issue was not quite enough. Who are the leaders in luxury, and how have their actions impacted their own industries for the better? We present our Leaders in Luxury edition. The fi rst of its kind, this issue explores the world of responsible luxury by speaking to the movers and shakers that are often responsible for big-scale changes and groundbreaking innovations. In this issue you will fi nd interviews with CEOs (Nina Jensen of REV Ocean, Rob Scholl of Textron Aviation), designers (Espen Øino, Tim Heywood), founders (Jane Poynter of Space Perspective), presidents (Caroline Scheufele of Chopard), master distillers (Kirsteen Campbell of Macallan, Viridiana Tinoco of Clase Azul) and chefs (Eneko Atxa, Massimo Bottura). You’ll also fi nd our regular Explore section with new hotel openings in Africa, Dubai and England; our Hot List with two very di ff erent experiences in Switzerland and an itinerary inspired by a famous artist; and our selection of the fi nest real estate on the market. We close this summer’s issue with a seriously magical experience in Japan. Samantha Coles Editor samantha.coles@elitetraveler.com

SAMANTHA COLES Editor

Samantha Coles visited the peaceful town of Weggis, Switzerland to embark on Chenot Palace’s famed advanced detox — an enlightening

week of personalized treatments, in-depth assessments and very, very few calories.

ALEX MARTIN Web editor

Alex Martin was among the fi rst journalists in the world to see a top-secret project at Rolls-Royce’s global headquarters in Chichester, England. He

had to put his phone in a sealed bag and sign an NDA before being allowed into the building, but he arrived there in style.

IRENIE FORSHAW Digital writer Irenie Forshaw spent a weekend in

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Leaders in Luxury In this issue, we delve into a select number of topics that you, the Elite Traveler reader, know and love. Within those topics, we speak to the pioneers who are shaping, and in some cases changing, an industry for the better

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74 Piaget’s Californian Lights Cu ff watch is a fl oral masterpiece that almost de fi es time

Leaders in Luxury 48 Jets Despite the common

answering the call for greater sustainability. 82 Jewelry Roberta Naas talks to Chopard co-president Caroline Scheufele about her thoughts on the future of jewelry, and to Fiji pearl farmer Justin Hunter on why pearls are the gems of sustainability. 8 6 Technolo gy Shining a spotlight on world-renowned camera brand Leica and the London based EMS studio E-Pulsive, Luke Abrahams uncovers what makes these brands so special. Also in this issue’s tech pages: the must-have apps with the power to improve our lives. 90 Wine Two of the biggest names in

increases and, as a result, superyachts are di ffi cult to make eco-friendly. Thankfully, the industry is indicating a desire to change and, in this issue, Miriam Cain discovers just how that can be done. 70 Cruises After a turbulent few years, cruise lines have had a shake-up, and are redoing itineraries and reimagining onboard activities. Becca Hensley sat down with four leaders who have helped steer their cruise companies across fi guratively rough seas. 74 Watches This issue’s watch pages take a look at a Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate who is working with tribal leaders to map Chad’s resources, and showcasing some of the newest watches from brands

wine — Alejandro Bulgheroni and Julie Cavil — chat to Victoria Daskal about their interesting careers after entering the wine world later in life, and how they have achieved success. 94 Spirits Alex Martin speaks to two master distillers from a couple of the best-loved brands on the market: The Macallan and Clase Azul. 100 Hotel collections We look at the pioneers who are behind member-only collections and brands that not only have some of the world’s most spectacular hotels in their databases, but also the most sustainable. 104 Spas With spa-goers demanding more personalized services as

well as avenues to mental well-being, leaders at Sensei Lanai and Lake Austin Spa Resort reveal how you can instill a sense of peace into your sometimes stressful everyday life. 110 Restaurants Two of the world’s best chefs also happen to be leading the way when it comes to sustainability: Eneko Atxa and Massimo Bottura. Emma Al-Mousawi speaks to them about their unwavering dedication to green gastronomy. 114 Destinations This issue’s destinations pages will give you some food for thought when it comes to planning your next vacation, whether it be an untouched island in the Caribbean or even up in space.

narrative, sustainability is not new in private aviation. In this issue, Doug Gollan highlights the big thinkers in the push toward sustainability. 5 6 Charter jets Private aviation is on the path to a greener future. Doug Gollan speaks to some of the people behind the largest companies, such as VistaJet and NetJets. 6 0 Motoring With the shift towards electric, Alexandra Cheney explores how a handful of the biggest automobile brands are navigating environmental e ffi ciency and successfully transitioning away from fuel. 66 Yachts Each year, the size of yachts

32 The Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition 6 0 olestar’s new concept car that rede fi nes sports roadsters for he electric age

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130 Arrive in style for the St Moritz Snow Polo

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120 Destination guide toQatar Our take on the very best of Qatar spans from the center of ever-evolving Doha to lesser-known coastal enclaves on the outskirts. 124 New hotels A grand hotel in the leafy Surrey countryside, an elegant new opening in Dubai and an expedition camp deep in the heart of Southern Tanzania. 130 Hot list From a famously challenging detox in Switzerland to traveling across Europe in the footsteps of an artistic genius, this issue’s hot list features some seriously unique experiences. 138 Property We take a look at some of the fi nest homes with breathtaking views, including a villa overlooking the Tuscan countryside and Amsterdam’s fi rst climate-neutral canal house. 144 Flight of fancy A once-in-a-lifetime experience: Discover a magical side of Japan as you kayak by fi re fl y light.

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2022 This year brings the promise of recovery after some trying years for the global hospitality industry. With many distinguished chefs and restaurateurs planning new ventures, we take a look at hotly anticipated openings across the US and beyond. Katy Fennema on Scotch Whisky’s Bright Future People say that Scotland never leaves you and — truthfully — the rich history, culture and landscape of this beautiful country aren’t things you’d ever want to forget. The Fife Arms’ whisky ambassador, Katy Fennema, reveals to Elite Traveler why she was drawn back to Scotland, and how she’s using her role to put the fun back into the country’s most well-known and fi nest export.

124 Cinq Mondes spa at Ra ffl es The Palm Dubai

120 Sand dunes and inland sea of the Sealine Desert just out of Doha, Qatar

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Contributors

London ALEX MARTIN Web editor

When Alex Martin isn’t out running ultramarathons and triathlons, or heading out on 100-mile bike rides, he can be found running Elite Traveler online. Alex specializes in restaurant news and motoring, and jumps at any chance for adventure. But his real passion lies with whisky so, following his enthusiasm for the drink, Alex is also our wine and spirits expert; his poison is a whisky sour. In this issue, he speaks to two master distillers from two of the best-loved brands on the market — The Macallan and Clase Azul. elitetraveler.com p94

London

ALEX GREEN

Illustrator

A resident of London, Alex Green has worked as an illustrator for over 20 years. With the city as his muse, his style is a combination of East London trends and high-end lifestyle. His uniquely empathetic approach to his subjects has caused him to be highly sought-after as he focuses on the subtleties of body language to create enchanting pieces. Represented by Folio Art agency, Alex has produced work for a variety of clients including The Times , BBC, Audi, Harrods and Elton John, to name just a few. Taking inspiration from literature, travel and the people he meets along the way, Alex's art is a combination of drawing, collage and digital techniques. Alex provides the illustration for this issue’s Flight of Fancy — a magical scene of kayaking down the river under the ethereal glow of fi re fl ies. folioart.co.uk p144

Surrey SERINA TATHAM Editorial assistant

In this issue of Elite Traveler , Serina speaks to one of the most extraordinary people in space exploration: Jane Poynter, co founder of Space Perspective. With the fi rst commercial fl ights to space launching in 2024, Serina discovers how Poynter got to where she is today and what travelers can expect from a trip to space (luxury, of course, with an onboard bar to toast the spectacular views). elitetraveler.com p126

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Leaders in Luxury How can a private jet be sustainable? Will we ever see a 100-year old bottle of whisky? How is space travel evolving to become more environmentally conscious? The answers to these questions and more will be revealed as we speak to the leaders behind the world’s best luxury brands

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JETS Aviation accounts for 2.1% of global carbon emissions, and private jets claim 2% of that total, or 0.04% of global emissions. Road travel makes up 10%, forestry 17% and agriculture 14%. Still, the industry has never shied away from its position as a lightning rod.

plan. For the time being, there is no singular solution in sight, although Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, will provide the biggest boost. It can reduce current fossil fuel emissions up to 80%. Beyond SAF, e ff orts are widespread. There are big design initiatives that could literally change the shape of today’s airplanes. Then there is the intensive focus to reduce carbon output anywhere and everywhere, from using clean energy for manufacturing to incorporating sustainably sourced materials into the aircraft — even those shiny veneers. In this issue, we highlight private aviation’s big thinkers who are leaving no stone unturned in the push toward sustainability .

Instead of being combative or defensive, last year, leaders pledged to be net zero by 2050, improving on the 2009 Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change, which called for cutting carbon emissions by 50% by mid-century. Yes, you read that correctly — sustainability is not new for private aviation despite the constant attacks. However, achieving the goal is di ffi cult. For all the attention they get, electric aircraft (eVTOLs) will only serve short hops for the foreseeable future. Advances in aircraft design and engines are incremental, although original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as you will see, are making huge commitments to silver bullet ideas. This means little gains are a large part of the

Mark Burns

President, Gulfstream Aerospace

Back in 2008, Gulfstream prioritized environmental e ffi ciency for its clean sheet G500 and G600 designs. In 2011, a Gulfstream G450 was the fi rst aircraft to make a transatlantic fl ight on SAF. As a

company, the unit of General Dynamics has fl own more than 1.5 million nautical miles on sustainable fuel while purchasing more than 1.4 million gallons. Recently, it received the National Aeronautic Association’s Sustainable Wings certi fi cate for a record-setting trip from Savannah to San Francisco using a 30/70 blend of SAF and conventional Jet-A fuel. It’s also a signee of the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow 2030 Ambition Statement, building on its leadership role for sustainability in aviation. Gulfstream President Mark Burns talks to Elite Traveler about what’s next. We have prioritized a strategy of three pillars: energy and emissions; operations; and culture and learning. Our focus on improvements in energy and emissions centers largely around using and promoting SAF and increasing the fuel e ffi ciency of our aircraft. For the latter, we have decreased fuel emissions of our next-generation aircraft by combining Gulfstream-designed advanced aerodynamics that reduces drag and highly e ffi cient engines. Take the G500 and G600, for example — they both fl y faster than predecessor aircraft and feature larger cabins, but at the same time they o ff er as much as 32% improvement in fuel e ffi ciency. The G400, G700 and G800 also feature these advanced aerodynamics environmentally friendly features, and multiple buildings have received the US Green Building Council’s LEED Silver certi fi cation, or BREEAM certi fi cation in the UK, totaling 2.2 million sq ft of green buildings. What are the most important sustainability improvements? On the next-generation Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, we’ve harnessed advanced fl ight deck technology — including the most extensive use of touchscreens in the industry — to create improved operational e ffi ciency with fewer go-arounds, less time from power-up and taxi to takeo ff , and other fl ying e ffi ciencies that reduce fuel burn. Our enhanced fl ight vision system is another example of this: Gulfstream was the fi rst business jet manufacturer to gain Federal Aviation Administration approval to use enhanced fl ight vision to touchdown and rollout, which allows Gulfstream aircraft to land when others may need to divert or circle, wasting both fuel and time. gulfstream.com and more environmentally e ffi cient engines. Our newly built facilities are designed with Can you give us an overview of Gulfstream’s sustainability plan?

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Rob Scholl CEO, Textron

Textron is aggressively burnishing its green credentials across the company, including Bell helicopters and Textron Aviation, manufacturer of Cessna and Beechcraft Aircraft. Its acquisition of electric aircraft maker Pipistrel will create a separate business unit, underscoring the importance of sustainable fl ight. As part of its Achieve 2025 Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emission plan, Textron Aviation built a 121-turbine, 300-Megawatt Soldier Creek Wind Energy Center in rural north-central Kansas. The zero-emission wind energy will eliminate 100,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, previously used for manufacturing and administration, annually. In Greensboro, North Carolina, an LED light system at its service center for Citation, King Air, Beechjet and Hawker business aircraft replaced a lighting system consisting of nearly 200 metal halide fi xtures. Its demo and fl yaway fl ight now use SAF. Rob Scholl, who will move from Textron Aviation to become CEO of Textron eAviation following the Pipistrel purchase, explains how the company is leading the drive for green private aviation. What’s the importance of Pipistrel to Textron? Pipistrel has a lot of experience and knowledge with electric aviation. It started as a glider company 33 years ago, so emissions-free fl ight has been in its DNA. Pipistrel was fi rst-to market in electric aviation. They have delivered 2,500 aircraft, so this isn’t a story. It’s reality.

Where do you see the future? The Nuuva cargo drones have a lot of potential. Pipistrel will be the foundation of a new business, Textron eAviation. It will be a direct subsidiary of Textron, like Textron Aviation and Bell. The structure shows Textron is putting a dedicated focus on e-aviation. It’s not just a small initiative. We want to make a real di ff erence. Many Textron products go beyond CEO missions. Can you speak to the value business aviation creates that is sometimes overlooked? Business aviation creates hundreds of thousands of jobs in America, not only in manufacturing but also in the communities we serve. If you look at Textron’s product line, from the Caravans and King Airs to the Bell helicopters, they operate lifesaving missions in initiatives from fi re fi ghting to medical. txtav.com

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How WYVERN is Making Private Aviation Safer Through itsWingman Certi fi cation Program, WYVERN assures passengers and other stakeholders that their private and air charter operators meet the same international standards as globally respected air carriers. CEO Sonnie Bates takes us on a journey with a would-be client to show howWYVERN can help make any private jet journey an enjoyable and safe experience. Suzy, from California, was looking for private aviation options for her family’s next adventure to Thailand. Among her options, she noticed that some private operators were certi fi ed by WYVERN, the world’s fi rst private aviation safety certi fi cation company. She was determined to make an intelligent decision — not just on quality and price, but also on safety. So, she called WYVERN, where she was connected to Patti, the senior director of membership, to learn more about how WYVERN ensures safety in private aviation. Patti explained that certi fi ed WYVERNWingman Operators are assessed by highly experienced aviation safety experts and must demonstrate adherence to a comprehensive set of international safety standards to gain and maintain their certi fi cation. She also told Suzy that she could verify this with the operator or a WYVERN broker by demanding a Wingman Pilot and Aircraft Safety Survey (PASS) report. This report ensures that your fl ight crew are appropriately quali fi ed, trained and experienced in the aircraft. It also ensures the aircraft is approved to fl y commercial fl ights by the regulatory

safety events since 2008. When these events are fi ltered for the Wingman Standard (two pilots, with the pilot-in-command having the highest possible rating of ATP and multi turbine engines), it leaves only fi ve events, all of them being o ff shore oil platform operations with no injuries. With this data, Suzy knew she was making smart decisions by putting her family on a Wingman Certi fi ed jet operator to take them to Thailand and booking with a Thai helicopter operator who operated to Wingman Standard (although not yet certi fi ed). Three months later, Patti received a postcard from Suzy thanking her and the WYVERN team for their friendly and valuable service. The adventure was a huge success. Safety was never in question, and Suzy and her family have a new group of friends at WYVERN who are standing by to assist her again on future quests. wyvernltd.com

to conduct a virtual audit on the Thai helicopter operator, where they validated the crew, helicopter, operator, speci fi c mission pro fi le, terrain and a variety of environmental, human, organizational and technical risk factors. WYVERN provided Suzy with the Mission Audit report that indicated the operator posed a signi fi cant risk in several areas by utilizing only one pilot. The pilot did not hold the highest possible pilot rating and lacked requisite experience compared to industry best practices, plus operated only single-engine piston helicopters. Based on this information, Suzy worked with a WYVERN broker to locate a helicopter operator in Thailand that met WYVERN standards. Suzy contacted WYVERN again and asked: “Do you have any evidence that the Wingman Standard for helicopter operators makes a di ff erence?” Patti explained to Suzy that the NTSB database shows over 2,000 helicopter

authorities, which reduces the risk of illegal chartering, a signi fi cant global risk. Suzy noticed that some operators identi fi ed themselves as WYVERN Registered and asked the di ff erence between that and Wingman. Patti explained that WYVERN Registered operators are not certi fi ed but share their safety data with WYVERN so the passenger can run a PASS report to ensure they meet WYVERN’s Registered safety standards, which is a signi fi cant step up from ‘legal.’ Nevertheless, they are not assessed and certi fi ed by WYVERN. Suzy weighed her options with a broker and asked for PASS reports for Wingman and WYVERN Registered Operators. After reviewing the cost for each of these options, she decided to choose the Wingman Operator since they were certi fi ed by WYVERN; after all, she was traveling with her family. Then she realized her trip would also require a helicopter charter in Thailand. “How do I know these operators are safe? Are they WYVERN Registered or Wingman?” Suzy called WYVERN and asked for Patti again. Patti explained that the helicopter operator in Thailand was neither Wingman nor WYVERN Registered. However, she told Suzy that WYVERN could validate the operator with a Mission Audit and provide Suzy with a report on the operator’s safety risk pro fi le. Suzy agreed that this would be a good idea and was relieved that this could be conducted within a few days — and that the fee for such a service was very reasonably priced. The WYVERN team went into action

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Bombardier’s Challenger 3500

MarkMasluch Director, Bombardier Bombardier has committed more than 50% of research and development funds to develop environmentally friendly private jets. In 2020, its Global 7500 became the fi rst business jet to complete an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). EPDs are a fact-based plan addressing the complete life cycle impacts of producing aircraft, including the carbon footprint from suppliers and the materials they source, as well as the manufacturing process. The Montreal-based OEM has committed to a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas, a 20% reduction in energy consumption and a 5% decline in hazardous waste by 2025. Senior director of communications Mark Masluch talks about Bombardier’s path to being green. What’s Bombardier’s approach to sustainability? It goes back more than a decade to when Bombardier was a company with other products that also had very keen eyes on sustainable growth — really understanding the full life cycle of our operations, not just the emissions that come from our products. And that really is something that has guided our principles. What goes into building that aircraft? What goes into operating our buildings? What do we emit as a company just being? What are we doing to improve

things I think business aviation does very well is it has created a realistic and achievable plan that is transparent. There are concrete actions that have been taking place since 2009. How about what goes into making the aircraft? On the Challenger 3500, the material that now goes into the cabin gives customers spec options with recycled and sustainable materials. That means looking at the types of wools, how the veneers are sourced, the type of woods that are used. It means measuring the carbon footprint from sourcing the material, creating it and transporting it. It’s the full life cycle. We calculate all of that through an Environmental Product Declaration. It’s not just the fuel; it’s about the cost of the product being born. What about aircraft design? There’s always been the vision of an aircraft as a tube with two wings. We’re studying a blended wing body and changing the aerodynamic shape of the aircraft to lower fuel emissions so that net-zero aircraft isn’t one killer technology we must wait for. Add that to sustainable fuels. Add that to improvements in propulsion technology, and you get there in steps. bombardier.com

our products? What are we doing from an industry perspective to help foster awareness and adoption of sustainable aviation? In 2009, we were part of the initial signatories of business aviation commitment to climate change, and a lot of Bombardier teams and engineers contributed to that analysis. One of the

Alvadi Serpa-Junior Director, Embraer

Last year Embraer announced Energia, a family of concept aircraft designed to meet its net-zero carbon emissions goal. The four types will seat nine to 50 passengers, with the fi rst models ready between 2030 and 2040. The Energia family will test hybrid-electric propulsion, full electric propulsion, hydrogen-electric propulsion and hybrid SAF/Jet-A turbine propulsion. That’s not all; Embraer is aiming to have all its airplanes SAF-compatible by the end of the decade. That’s in addition to Eve, its eVTOL unit being spun o ff via an IPO this year. Embraer’s director of product strategy Alvadi Serpa-Junior says sustainability has been part of the Brazilian OEM’s approach for over 40 years. From breakthrough ideas like Energia to incremental gains, he tells Elite Traveler that no challenge is too small or too big. How long has sustainability been on the agenda at Embraer? Since 2001 we have been certi fi ed by ISO to meet environmental management standards. However, if you look back in time, we have always been about building the right airplanes for the missions. In 2004 we converted the Ipanema into an ethanol-powered airplane, and we have produced over 550 units of that airplane, fl ying over two million fl ight hours. This prevented more than 330,000 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. What’s next? In 2021, we set very bold ESG targets. Our objectives are carbon-neutral growth starting this year and to be carbon neutral by 2040. That includes 100% use of renewable energy in our operations, SAF, etc. When it comes to the emissions generated using our aircraft, the

the tests, we will start studying hydrogen fuel cell technology in 2025. Then we will go into the Energia family, a family of four concept aircraft, and we will test di ff erent clean technologies, so we want to understand how these aircraft will behave, using hydrogen on one fl ight and SAF on the next. embraercommercialaviation.com

goal is to be net-zero by 2050. To achieve net-zero emissions we must change the way we design airplanes. These are big investments. One is an electric propulsion demonstrator that is now fl ying tests. We converted the Ipanema to an electric aircraft, and it is now doing fl ight tests so we can better understand the electri fi cation technology. This will help us with Eve. Once we fi nish

If private aviation’s move to reducing carbon emissions is a recipe with many ingredients — big, small and each playing a role — 4Air is an example of how this uber-competitive industry is cooperating to make the planet greener. 4Air was launched by Directional Aviation, whose portfolio includes fl ight providers Flexjet, Sentient Jet, FXair, PrivateFly, MRO Constant Aviation and training platform Simcom Aviation, among others. Founded in 2020, 4Air is led by Kennedy Ricci, son of Kenn Ricci, Directional founder and principal. “Sustainability is like safety. It’s a place where the industry cooperates. This industry is di ff erent than others, and there was a need for a solution Kennedy Ricci President, 4 AIR

memberships. It’s also a 4Air client. As a private aviation-speci fi c solution, instead of just being a provider of o ff sets to dozens of industries, 4AIR created an industry- fi rst rating system to compare commitments between companies, educate fl yers and promote e ff orts that exceed industry goals. The key is its focus on total emissions, meaning non-carbon output that also impacts the environment. “4Air’s services go beyond just the idea of addressing carbon emissions. With Clay Lacy (which o ff ers a range of private aviation services from charter and management to repairs and FBOs), we assist with long-term sustainability and procurement plans, including waste, water and energy reduction strategies; access to carbon

o ff sets; and renewable energy credits,” Kennedy Ricci tells Elite Traveler , adding, “For some corporate fl ight departments [Clients include Fortune 500 players in fi nance, healthcare, tech and manufacturing] and other partners, we go beyond carbon footprinting and o ff sets to documenting and fi nding access to SAF, gathering and summarizing key environmental data for their ESG reporting, and assisting with procurement and recycling programs to reduce onboard waste. 4Air looks at sustainability from a truly comprehensive perspective and can assist in applying an array of best practices to each of these environmental areas.” 4air.aero

nuances you can only get if you are part of the industry,” says Jamie Walker, president and CEO of Jet Linx Aviation, which provides aircraft management and sells jet card

where the providers had a deep understanding of the industry’s

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