Business travel and ESG – how to implement sustainable development goals?
Sustainable business travel is not just a trendy slogan, but the key to a better future for business. Increasingly more attention is being paid to caring for the environment, and combining effective organization of delegations with ESG principles brings tangible benefits. What are they? Reducing CO2 emissions building the trust of customers and various business partners, and strengthening the positive image of the brand, are just some of them. How can we effectively combine professional mobility with responsible, multi-track development? You will learn about this in our article - we invite you to read it!
The role of ESG strategy in organizing business trips
Modern companies face the great challenge of integrating ESG strategies into every area of their operations. Business travel, which is very often an irreplaceable element of business, generates a significant carbon footprint. Therefore, it is crucial to implement solutions that will minimize the negative impact on the environment, while effectively supporting the development of the company.
How to implement ESG policy in business travel?
Companies that wisely combine business travel with environmental care are quick to see the benefits. Of course, to effectively implement sustainable development goals, it is worth creating a travel policy from the very beginning that will take into account the following issues:
- preferring low-emission means of transport - by choosing trains or electric cars instead of planes, companies can significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted, and thus limit their negative impact on the environment, in many cases without losing the efficiency of delegation,
- choosing hotels that meet sustainable development standards - by choosing certified facilities, companies support local communities and economies while caring for the environment,
- automation of delegation planning and approval processes - digitalization of document flow allows not only to elimination of errors, but also saves time, reduces costs, and significantly improves organizational efficiency,
- measuring results - regular monitoring of indicators allows you to assess the effectiveness of implemented changes and effectively optimize processes,
- employee education - a conscious team is the key to the successful implementation of the new travel policy.
These changes are not only about caring for the planet but also send a message to partners and customers that the company takes its business seriously.
How does the worktrips.com platform help you implement sustainable business travel?
Already at the planning stage of the delegation, the worktrips.com system allows you to compare CO2 emissions in different means of transport, which makes it easier to choose more sustainable and efficient solutions - e.g. replacing short flights with train or bus travel. WorkTrips cooperates with the Swiss foundation myClimate.org and thus enables:
- creation of carbon footprint reports - a monthly ESG report can be generated for each delegation, showing the approximate amount of CO2 emitted and the cost of its offset,
- carbon offsetting – individually, upon customer approval, or automatic transfer of funds to climate initiatives that balance the carbon footprint of all business travel
- obtaining an emission offset certificate - after CO2 compensation, the company can receive an individual certificate, which is a kind of confirmation of the sustainable nature of the steps taken.
The worktrips.com platform is a tool that facilitates the organization of business trips in an efficient, intuitive, and sustainable manner. Thanks to this, each company can make decisions by the established ESG policy, neutralizing the carbon footprint.
Sustainable business travel: investing in the future
With the worktrips.com platform, organizing business trips becomes easier and allows companies to implement ESG goals and make responsible decisions that affect the future of the planet. Sustainability is not only about responsibility towards the environment but also building a positive brand image. Do you want to implement a sustainable business travel policy and create ESG reports in your company? Learn about the functions of the worktrips.com platform during a free presentation and join the group of leaders changing the way of doing business!
