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Changing sustainability assessments and carbon emissions calculations can impact the way your company does business. Here’s what you need to know about the new carbon emissions categories outlined by ADEME. Sustainability is becoming a greater concern for businesses around the globe. As such, various companies are taking it upon themselves to both monitor and restrictRead 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

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

A new study shows just how much the loss of travel and tourism hurt the global economy during the pandemic — and how travel and tourism’s return is helping. It’s no surprise that many communities around the world thrive on travel and tourism dollars. There are resort towns and other popular vacation destinations that wouldRead more

Sustainability in business travel is playing an increasing role in how companies think about social responsibility and how they handle day-to-day operations. Climate change is an issue that always seems to be lurking somewhere in the background. That’s certainly true in the travel industry, where emissions can be high and where high-volume Travelers can makeRead more

Much is being made of the environmental impact of COVID-19, but will the reduction in travel make a difference in the long-term? Take a look at your favorite social media platform, and you’ll quickly discover users sharing the purported environmental impact of COVID-19. Hazy skies have disappeared over major cities. Clear waters have appeared whereRead more

France is looking to support more eco-friendly methods of travel by creating this new flight tax in Europe. Air travel is a serious contributor to global warming, which is the driving force behind a new Europe flight tax announced by France. Starting in 2020, the nation will add a so-called “ecotax” to nearly all flights.Read more