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Summary of "The State of Sustainability in the Global Business Travel Sector"

Core Content

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of sustainability in the global business travel sector, based on research conducted by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in early 2022. It highlights the growing awareness and commitment to sustainability among both industry professionals and external stakeholders such as policymakers, NGOs, and think tanks. The goal is to identify key challenges and opportunities for the sector to transition to more sustainable practices and support the global effort to limit climate change.

Main Viewpoints

• Sustainability is a top priority:

  • 88% of the business travel sector views addressing climate change as the number one priority for action.
  • 89% of global industry respondents consider sustainability a priority for their company.
  • The industry is also focused on reducing waste, particularly single-use plastics, with 83% of respondents ranking it as a top priority.

• Sustainability is not just a cost but a competitive advantage:

  • Industry professionals recognize that sustainability can improve brand value, employee retention, and operational efficiencies.
  • A growing number of companies are incorporating sustainability into their travel policies, with 76% of travel buyers either already having or planning to implement sustainable practices.

• Challenges to Sustainability:

  • Higher costs are the main barrier to sustainable travel, with 82% of buyers and 82% of suppliers reporting this concern.
  • Lack of transparency and data availability are also significant challenges, with 63% of both industry and external stakeholders citing this as an issue.
  • Fragmentation of standards, lack of clarity on regulations, and competing priorities are other barriers reported by industry respondents.
  • External stakeholders highlight lack of interest from some industry players (62%) and longer travel times (58%) as key challenges.

Key Information

Industry Practices

• 60% of the global business travel industry has both a sustainability team and a sustainability program in place.
• 20% have either a sustainability team or a program.
• 55% of industry respondents measure the environmental impact of their business travel.
• 56% report on this impact, showing a growing trend in sustainability reporting.

Sustainability Priorities

• The top priorities for the industry include:
  • Emissions reduction (90% of buyers, 85% of suppliers)
  • Waste reduction (83% of respondents)
• The top sustainability actions for stakeholders include:
  • Selecting energy-efficient hotels and venues (81%)
  • Working with green-certified suppliers (78%)
  • Booking flights using sustainable aviation fuels (73%)
  • Choosing routes with the smallest CO2 footprint (96% among external stakeholders)

External Perceptions

• External stakeholders (57%) perceive the business travel sector as "slightly advanced" or "not at all advanced" in sustainability.
• Aviation is seen as the most urgent segment to improve sustainability performance (58% of external respondents).
• NGOs and think tanks are more critical of the sector’s progress than policymakers, with 77% of NGOs and think tanks seeing the need for more urgent action.

Facilitators for Change

• Improved access to sustainability data (63%) and change in industry culture (63%) are the top facilitators for the sustainability transition.
• Harmonized standards, scaling up of innovation, sharing of best practices, and accountable sustainability targets are also seen as important enablers.
• Public incentives and advocacy for cost-efficient regulations are key for external stakeholders to support the transition.

Opportunities for Change

• The industry needs to enact credible sustainable practices to meet the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration and multi-stakeholder partnerships are essential to achieve the scale and speed of change required.
• GBTA’s role is critical in guiding the industry, with 90% of respondents stating that GBTA should lead the way in sustainability efforts.

Conclusion

The business travel sector is at a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey, with a strong commitment to reducing emissions and environmental impact. While progress is being made, challenges such as cost, data transparency, and standardization remain. The report underscores the need for a cultural shift, stronger data tracking, and collaboration across the industry and with external stakeholders to ensure a sustainable future for global business travel.