Despite, or is it because of, Covid, the corporate focus on sustainability has continued. Barely a day passes without someone in the business travel sector announcing a new sustainability initiative – whether that’s a new commitment to sustainable aviation fuels, a TMC announcing that it has set up a new carbon offset scheme or a corporate saying that business travel is going to be replaced with video-conferencing in order for it to meet its strategic net zero targets.
Just recently, we have heard that sustainability is going to be a core focus for broadcaster ITV as it has awarded a multi-year travel contract to ATPI. Meanwhile, Amex GBT has announced a tie-up with Shell Aviation to aggregate the buying power of its corporate clients.
We have also seen oil and gas companies taken to task by governments and shareholders on their own emissions.
In our latest podcast, host Mark Frary talks to Francesca Mendola of the Global Travel Collection, Adam Knights of ATPI, Daniel Tallos of Nike and Paul Tilstone of Festive Road to discuss how corporates can work with the supply chain to meet sustainability goals.`
The panel discusses the role of TMCs, what KPIs corporates need to be setting, demand management and whether offsetting and SAFs are the answer.