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Dear
Members and Friends
We all love to travel but how
can we do so in more sustainable
ways to protect our planet and
the places we all enjoy for
ourselves and for future
generations? We can reduce
business travel for cost reasons
and because, thanks to the
pandemic, we know the online
tools work well. What about
leisure travel?
Here’s a
piece written by Chamber member
ATPI which is a travel
management business serving
corporates which I hope you will
find interesting and useful.
Yours faithfully
Victor
Mills
Chief Executive
Commercial aviation's
contribution to global carbon
emissions is significant with
current estimates projecting it
could contribute 20% of
greenhouse gases by 2050. This
is a rapidly growing problem as
the demand for travel keeps
rising.
Until recently,
sustainability has not been a
core element of travel
transactions with price and
timing taking priority. However,
we are now seeing a shift in
consumer behaviour with more
organizations making sustainable
business travel a requirement.
It is time for us all to
prioritize sustainable travel to
help combat climate change.
How can businesses take that
first step towards making
corporate travel carbon neutral?
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You can partner a Travel
Management Company (TMC) or
travel tech provider to help
achieve your climate
neutrality goals. By
outsourcing the technology
and expertise of a TMC, you
can identify areas of your
travel plans with the
highest carbon footprint. A
good TMC can help you offset
carbon emissions created by
your business travel making
it easier for your company
to become more
environmentally responsible.
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To make a real impact on
your company's environmental
footprint, take a holistic
approach to your travel
plans. Consider the entire
traveller experience and
identify areas where small
changes can make a big
difference. For example, opt
for electric vehicles,
hotels and airlines that
prioritize locally sourced
products and vendors with
high levels of corporate
social responsibility (CSR)
and environmental social
governance (ESG). These
seemingly small changes can
add up to a more sustainable
travel experience that
benefits both your company
and the planet.
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Sustainable aviation fuels
(SAFs) reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by up to 80%
compared to fossil fuels.
SAFs are recognized by the
International Civil Aviation
Organization as the best
option for achieving
net-zero emissions by 2050.
Choosing to fly with
airlines that use SAFs can
make a meaningful
contribution to fighting
climate change.
If you liked this article, you
may refer to the following links
for more information about
Sustainable Corporate Travel:
FAQs: Carbon Offsetting &
Corporate Travel
Environmental Sustainability
Navigating Carbon Credit
Deficiency
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