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The Current State of Sustainable Corporate Travel

Post COVID-19 and in the face of accelerating pressure to tackle climate change, the global business travel market is in a state of change. Standardized data, reliable certification and joined-up thinking are essential to create a sustainable future for corporate travel.”

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  • Clear view of the global sustainability landscape and climate pressures
  • Understanding of emerging regulations, commitments and legal requirements
  • Insight into key challenges such as fragmented standards and Scope 3 emissions
  • Visibility into incentives from investors, customers and talent markets
  • Overview of how the Green Stay Initiative supports reporting and reduction
The Current State of Sustainable Corporate Travel

Key Takeaways

  1. Climate change has intensified pressure on governments, companies and individuals to act.
  2. Sustainability is now a regulatory requirement, not an option.
  3. Firms must rethink corporate travel to meet rising global commitments.
  4. Lack of standardized reporting creates compliance and credibility risks.
  5. The Green Stay Initiative offers transparent, comparable sustainability metrics for hotels.

The Current State of Sustainable Corporate Travel

Continued climate change has put increasing pressure on countries, companies, and individuals, to act in line with international initiatives. The corporate travel market, like many other corporate-led practices, is having to recognize its role in creating a sustainable future. The Current State of Sustainable Corporate Travel  whitepaper aims to arm its readers with the facts and solutions to prepare.

This paper looks at:

  1. The current sustainability landscape
  2. The promises and commitments made at local, national, and international levels
  3. Ways in which firms might rethink their corporate travel plans to meet targets
  4. How firms can comply with increasing levels of legislation
  5. How firms can reap benefits by embracing sustainability

Post COVID-19 and in the face of accelerating pressure to tackle climate change, the global business travel market, like many others, is in a state of change, and facing a series of substantial challenges. We hope that this paper prepares you for the considerable challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

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