As organisations continue to adapt to a rapidly changing travel landscape, sustainability has become a key consideration in how businesses plan and manage their corporate travel.
Our latest SME Travel Survey reveals that more companies than ever are taking proactive steps to reduce the environmental impact of their business travel programmes, without compromising on productivity or connection.
Our survey highlights a clear shift towards smarter, greener travel practices. Businesses are embracing practical measures to make a real difference, including:
Reducing flight impact
33% schedule multiple meetings or events within one trip to cut down on total travel
32% choose direct flights instead of multi-leg options to reduce emissions
24% travel in economy rather than business class
20% are booking fewer flights overall
Choosing greener transport options
17% are opting for rail over short-haul flights
17% hire electric vehicles for on-the-ground travel
Partnering with sustainable providers
28% choose hotels or transport providers with clear sustainability policies
20% avoid destinations suffering from over-tourism to reduce environmental pressure
Tracking, offsetting, and managing carbon
18% track the carbon generated through business travel.
17% invest in carbon offsets.
17% create carbon budgets to guide travel decisions.
These findings highlight a collective effort among SMEs to make business travel more responsible - and more efficient.
At Travel Counsellors for Business, we help organisations make sustainability a seamless part of their travel programme. Our personalised service and smart technology give you the tools and insights to travel responsibly - without adding complexity or cost.
Carbon tracking and reporting – Measure your organisation’s travel footprint with transparent data and easy-to-read reports through myTC Insights.
More sustainable itinerary planning – From rail-first travel to direct-flight routing, we help you create lower carbon journeys
Responsible suppliers – Access a network of hotels (including over 20,000 Green Leaf properties which have received externally recognised sustainability certifications), airlines, and ground transport providers
Sustainability policy support – Incorporate carbon budgets and measurable goals into your company travel policy
Expert guidance – Your dedicated Travel Counsellor will help you make informed choices every step of the way to keep you in line with your policy and targets.
Carbon estimate data on flights during the planning process to help you choose lower-carbon flights for your given route.
At Travel Counsellors for Business, we’re here to help you design travel programmes that are efficient, ethical, and built for the future - because sustainable travel is good business. Get in touch to get started.
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