Fly less,
achieve more

By reducing frequent flying, while making the most of rail journeys and virtual collaboration, companies can innovate purposeful travel and see benefits for both their business and the planet.

Reduce your corporate travel emissions by -50% or more of pre-Covid levels by 2025 or sooner.​

Commitments from the biggest business flyers can shift the dial on global corporate air travel emissions. Prioritising sustainability and new ways to perform while flying less will lead to competitive advantage.

Global air travel is the most climate-intensive form of transport.

And this is only set to rise.

Business travel
represents approximately
15-20% of global air travel

Business travelers
make up to 75% of revenues
on certain flights

Given companies’ significant purchasing power and leverage, businesses now have a unique opportunity to influence the acceleration of sustainable aviation and improved rail services, by reducing flying and voicing demand for clean travel options. 
Consumers, investors and employees are more concerned by the impacts of climate change than ever before. If businesses fall out of step with expectations, their reputation is at risk. Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and adopting planet friendly travel policies, will enhance their image, appeal and overall success.

Are companies
Traveling Smart?

Find out how 322 businesses across the world are performing on commitments to reduce corporate travel and report air travel emissions.

Company
Country
Sector
Target
Target
Year
Target
Specificity
Reporting
Specificity
Total
Score
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A
Zurich Insurance Group
Switzerland
Finance
Target
-70%

Target
Year

2022

Target
Specificity

AT target

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

11.5

Target Type: Absolute
Years since target announced**: 1
Years of reporting***: 4
CDP reporting: Yes
Reporting non-CO2: Yes
2019 air travel emissions: 17.353
tCO2e (incl. non-CO2*) – 9.133 tCO2

A
Lloyds Banking Group
United Kingdom
Finance
Target
-50%

Target
Year

2022

Target
Specificity

BT target

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

11

Target Type: Absolute
Years since target announced**: 1
Years of reporting***: 4
CDP reporting: Yes
Reporting non-CO2: Yes
2019 air travel emissions: 22.768
tCO2e (incl. non-CO2*) – 11.983 tCO2

B
Sopra Steria Group

Ranking change up

France
Technology
Target
-43%

Target
Year

2025

Target
Specificity

BT target

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

9

Target Type: Intensity
Years since target announced**: 6
Years of reporting***: 4
CDP reporting:
Reporting non-CO2: No
2019 air travel emissions: 25.133
tCO2

B
AXA
France
Insurance
Target
-18%

Target
Year

2025

Target
Specificity

BT target

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

9.5

Target Type: Absolute
Years since target announced**: 3
Years of reporting***: 4
CDP reporting:
Reporting non-CO2: No
2019 air travel emissions: 65.633
tCO2

C
SGS SA
Switzerland
Consulting
Target
-

Target
Specificity

Broader target (incl. BT)

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

4.5

Target Type:
Years since target announced**:
Years of reporting***: 4
CDP reporting: Yes
Reporting non-CO2: Yes
2019 air travel emissions: 21.481
tCO2e (incl. non-CO2*) – 11.306 tCO2

C
Experian plc
Ireland
Finance
Target
-

Target
Specificity

Broader target (incl. BT)

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

4.5

Target Type:
Years since target announced**:
Years of reporting***: 4
CDP reporting: Yes
Reporting non-CO2: Yes
2019 air travel emissions: 11.035
tCO2e (incl. non-CO2*) – 5.808 tCO2

D
Siemens Energy
Germany
Manufacturing
Target
-

Target
Specificity

No target

Reporting
Specificity

Insufficient information

Total
Score

-0.5

Target Type:
Years since target announced**:
Years of reporting***:
CDP reporting: Yes
Reporting non-CO2: No
2019 air travel emissions:
tCO2

D
Deutsche Bank
Germany
Finance
Target
-

Target
Specificity

No target

Reporting
Specificity

BT reporting

Total
Score

2.5

Target Type:
Years since target announced**:
Years of reporting***: 3
CDP reporting: No
Reporting non-CO2: No
2019 air travel emissions: 51.040
tCO2

The ranking gathers data from 322 businesses across the world, targeting the biggest corporate flying emitters from different sectors. The ranking reveals that while the majority of companies report travel emissions, only a minority of companies commit to their reduction. If 10% of the largest emitters set 50% reduction targets, this would go half the way towards achieving the 2025 target and staying within 1.5°C global warming.

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