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What a business travel emissions measurement-first approach looks like in practice and why it’s a vital part of your sustainable business travel strategy.

The airline industry and many businesses are dedicated to sustainable travel net zero goals; however, many hurdles stand in the way of realizing these goals. The global airline industry by and large supports the Paris Agreement’s lofty carbon emissions goals. In fact, the industry has set its own goal. It aims to achieve net zeroRead more

Over 2024, both international and inter-organizational policies have shifted corporate travel in relation to sustainability. Here’s how that will continue to occur, with sustainable corporate travel policies in 2025 furthering the positive progression we’ve seen over the last year. Countries around the world have implemented policies surrounding sustainability, requiring businesses of certain sizes to reportRead more

As a Travel Manager, your job isn’t only to ensure your business Travelers get where they need to go. You also have to oversee and prioritize business travel cost savings. Managing travel means juggling a lot of moving parts. As you very likely know, those moving parts go far beyond just building an itinerary orRead more

A lot of airlines purport to be “sustainable,” but are some airlines more sustainable than others? A look at the world’s most sustainability-focused airlines says yes. In some regions of the world, sustainability is a big deal. Governments have taken significant measures to place parameters around what private companies can do. They’ve set standards forRead more

When it comes to choosing travel by train vs plane, there’s a lot to consider: speed, convenience, price—and, of course, sustainability. Depending on where you live in the world, your first instinct might be to take the train if the journey’s short enough. This is especially the case if you live in a region withRead more

Take your sustainability efforts to the next level with carbon accounting. Here’s everything you need to know about getting started. More and more employers and employees alike have begun considering their impact on the planet both while at home and while traveling for work. If you’re among them, you may have come across a rangeRead more

When you talk business travel transportation options, you’ll likely hear all about air travel. However, don’t overlook ground transportation and all the benefits it offers your Travelers — particularly when you take top ground transportation trend data into account. What are the next ground transportation trends that will likely impact your Travelers in the comingRead more

Sustainability is becoming a top priority in not just leisure travel but business travel as well. For organizations that have never maybe considered sustainability when planning business travel, it’s important to think sustainably across your travel from start to finish. More and more employees and consumers are demanding that brands take action against climate change.Read more

As we approach Sustainability Day, Oct. 25, you may be thinking about how you can begin to set sustainability goals for the rest of the year and beyond — and then how to stick to those goals. Luckily, if you’re specifically trying to set sustainability goals related to your business travel, there are easy changesRead more

Innovation often requires organizations to work together in pursuit of a common goal. In recent weeks, JTB USA and Goodwings have announced their intent to collaborate closely to innovate in the sustainable travel space and promote environmentally responsible travel worldwide and a sustainable future for business travel. JTB USA, a subsidiary of JTB Corp, isRead more

It’s no secret that business travel is a large contributor to global warming. However, more and more employees want to make their business travel more environmentally friendly. If you’re among them, the best place to get started is by learning how to track your travel emissions. Why You Should Track Your Travel Emissions If you’veRead more

As we approach Earth Day, you might make a nod to the holiday in the company newsletter, or donate to some worthy sustainability cause. But how sustainable is your company, really? Creating a sustainable travel and expense program matters to your employees. Here’s why, plus everything you need to know about creating a sustainable travelRead more

Small and medium-sized enterprises are perhaps best positioned to pursue sustainability in business travel right now. There’s a misconception that only large companies can address sustainability in business travel. On the contrary, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are uniquely positioned to take immediate action that makes their travel programs more environmentally friendly. At JTB BusinessRead more

Many companies are discovering that they can better maximize their return on investment when pursuing sustainable business travel best practices. Travel is still essential to the day-to-day operations of many organizations. But there are two relatively new dynamics that companies are addressing in 2022 and beyond. First, there’s a growing emphasis on sustainable business travel.Read more

Sustainability is a growing emphasis in the corporate world and in the business travel industry. But companies throw around many different sustainability terms that may be difficult to understand or differentiate from one another. Here’s a brief guide to sustainability terms and what they mean in the context of business travel. Sustainability In simplest terms,Read more

Even if you fear the cost of sustainable travel, your TMC can help you participate on a budget. Is your organization focusing on the cost of sustainable travel as the economy opens back up again? If so, you’re not alone. Studies and statistics indicate that sustainable travel is one of the top priorities for businessesRead more