In-Person Events Have Skyrocketted Corporate Travel in 2023: Here's How to Address Those Emissions

As the world slowly returns to normalcy after the pandemic, many businesses have resumed—and even increased—their pre-COVID operations, including in-person events and corporate travel. However, with the increased travel comes a corresponding increase in carbon emissions, which could have a significant impact on the environment.

To address this issue, businesses must prioritise sustainability and adopt measures to reduce their carbon footprint.

Here are some strategies that businesses can use to address emissions caused by increased corporate travel:

Use technology: Technology can be used to reduce the need for in-person meetings and conferences. Video conferencing, online collaboration tools, and virtual reality simulations can all be used to connect people across locations without the need for physical travel.

Encourage sustainable travel: Companies can encourage their employees to use sustainable modes of transportation such as trains, electric cars, or public transport when traveling for work. In addition, companies can incentivise their employees to reduce their carbon footprint by offsetting their travel emissions.

Consider hybrid events: A hybrid event is a combination of in-person and virtual elements. This type of event allows participants to attend in person or virtually, reducing the need for physical travel. Hybrid events can be cost-effective and also reduce carbon emissions.

Choose sustainable accommodations: When travelling, businesses can choose hotels or accommodations that have sustainability policies in place. These policies could include energy-efficient lighting, low-flow water systems, or eco-friendly toiletries.

Measure and report emissions: Companies can measure and report their emissions from corporate travel, which can help identify areas where emissions can be reduced. This information can also be used to set targets for emissions reduction and track progress toward meeting those targets.

The CHOOOSE Climate App for SAP Concur is a carbon emissions management solution that can help streamline emissions reporting for businesses, particularly when it comes to scope 3 business travel emissions. 

For businesses interested in reducing the emissions of their corporate travel with SAF or compensating for other carbon emissions, learn more about the CHOOOSE Climate App for SAP Concur.

As in-person events and corporate travel increase in 2023, businesses need to adopt measures to reduce their carbon footprint. By using technology, encouraging sustainable travel, considering hybrid events, choosing sustainable accommodations, and measuring and reporting emissions, companies can reduce their impact on the environment while still achieving their business goals. As we emerge from the pandemic, companies must prioritise sustainability and work towards a greener future.

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About CHOOOSE: CHOOOSE™ provides the leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform empowering businesses to integrate climate action into customer experiences. Enterprise partners in sectors like aviation, travel, and logistics deploy CHOOOSE to build, manage, and report on customer-centric climate programs that embed climate action wherever they interact with their consumer or corporate customers. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, CHOOOSE has enterprise partners and employees around the world. Learn more at www.chooose.today.