Caring for the environment is an increasingly important factor when deciding the activities we do and business trips are no exception. Proof of this is the report from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), which explains that a significant portion of business travelers are increasingly open to the idea of choosing a sustainable means of transportation.
Among some of the data collected in this report, 54% of Spanish business travelers would be willing to rent a smaller, more fuel-efficient car, and 84% of Germans could take public transport more frequently. However, it must be taken into account that not all means of transport are sustainable. BizAway, scale up specialized in Business Travel management and the first in the world to be certified with the B Corp seal, explains which are the most sustainable transport options to take into account on your next business trip:
- Electric buses and trams: Electric public transport, such as buses and trams, is a perfect option to move around the city in a sustainable way. With almost zero emissions and a considerable capacity to transport passengers, this type of transport is one of the favorite options of travelers and is ideal for business trips that take place in areas
- Train: The train is a very sustainable option, especially in regions with efficient rail infrastructure. Electric trains are preferable as they have a significantly lower carbon footprint than flights or cars.
- Electric cars: Electric cars are the perfect alternative for business trips when the use of private transportation cannot be avoided. They emit zero greenhouse gases during use and are increasingly accessible.
- Carpooling or carpool: If you cannot use an electric car and public transport is not a viable option, remember that carpooling reduces the number of cars on the road, which reduces total CO2 emissions per passenger. Use applications carpooling that promote efficiency and contribute to sustainable projects is a good option for this type of
- Plane: Flights represent one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in business travel. However, they are often indispensable for international or long-distance travel. In this case, you can promote the sustainability of your trip with compensatory measures, such as purchasing carbon credits specifically for flights, supporting the research and development of sustainable aviation fuels or opting for airlines committed to reducing their carbon footprint. .
Regardless of the transport, combining them maximizes the sustainable impact of our transfers. But how can we intertwine them in the same journey? The truth is that sometimes due to the rush of travel we can lose focus on the impact on the environment, therefore, having an electric transfer service is an option to consider beforehand. From the BizAway platform we offer the Limolane service, an exclusive bus with which to guarantee connectivity or transfers.
In addition to choosing the most sustainable means of transportation, it is essential to implement strategies to offset the carbon footprint generated by business travel. In this sense, BizAway is the first platform that has integrated a automatic CO2 compensation systemthanks to a calculator developed in collaboration with the Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH) to quantify emissions from business travel. “We have always been very sensitive to the issue of sustainabilityso with this new feature we can give concrete help to the planet with a minimal contribution”, explains Luca Carlucci, CEO of the company.
Thanks to the automatic CO2 calculator, users are informed of the environmental impact of each reservation, whether for a flight, hotel, train or car. During the booking process, the amount of CO2 produced by that specific trip is indicated. In addition, advanced calculation algorithms also indicate the amount of money necessary to compensate for the pollution produced. This means that by voluntarily donating a few cents towards mangrove planting, it is possible to help our planet while traveling on business.
There are alternatives to carry out our business trips in a sustainable way. Adopting a proactive and responsible mindset not only benefits the environment, but also improves our corporate image and can inspire other companies to follow the same path.
