Driving Sustainable Innovation in Business Travel: Siemens x HRS
Siemens is reshaping its global travel program through digital transformation, sustainability, and strategic partnership with HRS. In this interview, Elisa Amerio shares how Siemens standardized tools, integrated smart technology, and prioritized eco-certified hotels to boost efficiency, traveler satisfaction, and cost transparency.

For Siemens, sustainability is not a ‘nice to have’ — it’s a core decision-making factor
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Key Takeaways
In this exclusive video interview, Nelly Bonfiglio, VP Sales EMEA at HRS, meets with Elisa Amerio, Travel Manager &Strategic Buyer Corporate Communication at Siemens ,in their headquarter in Milan. Together, they explore how Siemens has transformed its global travel program achieving ambitious goals in cost savings, traveler satisfaction, and CO₂ emissions reduction.
Watch the full conversation for hands-on insights into technology, sustainability, and long-term strategic partnerships.
A Strategic Partnership: From Fragmentation to Global Vision
- Siemens began digitalizing its travel program in2018 to gain full control and autonomy.
- The company adopted a single global booking tool and selected HRS as its exclusive global hotel partner.
- The goal: ensure consistency, generate savings ,and enhance the traveler experience.
Takeaway: Standardizing suppliers and tools is essential to boost efficiency and cost visibility.
Technology as a Driver of Control and Efficiency
- Technology is a key enabler of modern travel management.
- Tools like HRS Copilot support stronger negotiations during RFPs.
- Integrating SAP Concur helped automate the end-to-end process and freed up time for strategic focus.
Takeaway: Smart tech shifts travel managers’ focus from operations to strategy.
Sustainability as a Core Decision Factor
- Siemens uses HRS’ Green Stay to prioritize eco-certified hotels.
- Through the “World of Champions” initiative, Siemens rewards hotels that meet strict ESG standards.
- Sustainability doesn't have to mean higher costs: a misconception the company actively challenges.
Takeaway: Sustainable choices can go hand-in-hand with cost-efficiency in travel programs.
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