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🌍✈️ Client Achievement Highlight! YYG's Commitment to Sustainability Charlottetown Airport Authority (YYG) is dedicated to providing a modern, sustainable travel experience and aims for zero emissions by 2050. We're proud to have collaborated with YYG to develop a comprehensive sustainability plan that aligns with global standards set by ICAO, ACI, and IATA. Together we: 1️⃣ Developed the outline & structure of the Sustainability Plan in alignment with the ESG framework. 2️⃣ Facilitated a target-setting workshop with the YYG management team to identify goals and targets the airport can strive towards within each ESG area. 3️⃣ Developed content for the plan, including interim and long-term goals and fundamental strategies to achieve those goals. You can read the full blog here and find out more about YYG's Sustainability Plan: https://lnkd.in/dg-AgtTn 👉 Want to discover how Synergy can support your sustainability goals? Send us a message! #Sustainability #ESG #Aviation #CleanTech #Decarbonization #CharlottetownAirport #SynergyEnterprises #YYG #Sustainabilityplan #sustainabilityleaders

From environmental efforts to community outreach, local economy to opportunity and accessibility, our 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 strategy is making a difference at London Gatwick. Mark Edwards, Head of Sustainability, dives deep into our multi-faceted and holistic approach to sustainability in this International Airport Review article, which you can read here: https://lnkd.in/dFrMccx3

Making your business more environmentally sound does not need to be super expensive. It can save you money. Read this article from Nigel and his team at Rawson Consulting.

Pleasure to speak today at the Westminster Forum Projects event on decarbonising transport in London. I've taken endless notes from Lilli Matson's keynote address on the challenges and opportunities on London's path to net zero. The main points from me covered: > It is hugely positive for UK's global reputation that London is a leader on this agenda. Not always leading the pack, but in the top 20 on many lists focused on sustainable mobility. > Central to its current leadership position is a net zero goal that is aligned with keeping 1.5 degrees of warming in reach, backed by the evidence of what's needed to deliver it. > Although London's per capita transport emissions are low for the UK, the total transport emissions within its scope of influence are higher than Wales, Northern Ireland and the North East. It will also play a crucial role in decarbonising transport in the South East (our highest emitting region on transport) and beyond. > The UK and England don't have car use reduction targets but if they did it would acknowledge that we need to reduce car travel by around 25% in England by 2030. The current UK government may not like some of the policies used to get there but London's ambition to cut car kms travelled by 27% will clearly be important to this UK-wide shift in behaviours. > We shouldn't make the mistake of thinking of London as one, homogenous city. Like all our cities it is made up of many different communities with a range of different transport needs and behaviours. The ULEZ expansion made clear quite how different the starting point is between inner and outer London. Per capita transport emissions are at least 3 times higher in Hillingdon (London's highest transport emitter) than Islington. A third of households in Islington own a car vs over three quarters in Hillingdon. Delivering net zero rests on the ability to decarbonise the outer London boroughs. > The Clean Cities Campaign's ranked 36 European cities in 2022 based on who was on the right track to reach net zero by 2030. Ahead of London sit Oslo, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Ghent, Munich, Brussels, Barcelona and Lyon. 11 cities (at least!) to learn from and work with on this agenda. > There are many challenges to achieving net zero transport by 2030, the three I referenced today were: 1) Ensuring we have people with the right skills, resources (inc. long-term funding certainty) and powers in place to deliver at pace, 2) Coordinating action across different tiers of government and beyond, and 3) Maintaining a public mandate for action. I limited myself to one recommendation today. London, like all cities and tiers of government, should put in place a well-resourced net zero engagement strategy that delivers both effective communication with the public and provides genuine opportunities for Londoners to shape the design of transport policies to ensure interventions are seen to be fair and effective. #london #transport #decarbonisation

The following article on the #EuropeanUnion’s #CorporateSustainabilityReportingDirective (#CSRD) from Business Travel News Europe posits that the mandatory disclosure of #carbonemissions - particularly significant #scope3emissions - from #businesstravel is an opportunity for #reporting consistency and transparency 📈📉 From a #travelmanager's perspective, this is a watershed moment for being “more accountable for steps taken to carry out the organization’s purpose, goals and objectives” as they “educate the rest of the business” on how their travel program is “helping with decarbonization.” That’s where our #sustainabilityreports come in 📊 They provide insights into #carbonemissions for all #groundtravel based on a unified methodology across all providers, whether #ridehail, #taxi, or #privateblackcar. #Travelmanagers can translate these easily into #carbonreduction measures, from #travelpolicy changes to benchmarking progress continually. Full article 🌿 https://lnkd.in/duquHJTP

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. TravelCenters of America (TA) is set to build one of the nation’s first publicly accessible medium and heavy-duty truck charging stations at their Ontario, California Travel Center. This initiative is a significant step towards sustainable transportation and aligns with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals by reducing carbon emissions and promoting green energy. The project reflects TA's commitment to supporting the transition to electric vehicles and enhancing the infrastructure needed for a more sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2ija4bq #Sustainability #ESG #GreenEnergy #ElectricVehicles #TravelCentersOfAmerica #SustainableTransport #CarbonReduction #CleanEnergy #TruckChargingStations

Have you seen the Hitachi Rail FY22 ESG & Sustainability Report?   🏆 EcoVadis platinum medal, with a score of 81/100, putting us in the top 1% of sustainable organisations in our industry 🎤 More than 1900 stakeholders involved in our new materiality analysis, assessing the impact of our business on the economy, people, the environment, and human rights 👩🔧 Nearly 1,500 people hired during FY22 and 96% of our people on permanent contracts 📉 A year-on-year decrease of 12% in CO2e emissions, targeting a 100% reduction at business sites by 2030 🎯 New targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 5% in FY23    Read more about our achievements in the Hitachi Rail ESG and Sustainability Report ▶ https://lnkd.in/eMMpkf7d   #sustainabletransport #sustainability #SDGs #TeamHitachi 

Many thanks to Thrust Carbon for hosting an engaging Sustainability in Motion webinar last week focused on carbon budgeting within leading travel programs. 🛫 Hearing from industry experts Jill Smit of Arcadis and Johnny Thorsen of Spotnana provided invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable business travel. Their perspectives illuminated the significant role that carbon budgeting plays in driving decarbonisation efforts. Effectively implementing carbon budgets is essential for companies aiming to reduce their environmental impact and align with global sustainability goals. As we move forward, it's clear that integrating these practices will be key to fostering a more sustainable travel industry. I’m excited to apply what I’ve learnt to drive change and make informed decisions that prioritise the planet’s future in my professional endeavors. 🌎 #sustainability #decarbonisation #sustainabletravel #thrustcarbon

The annual ITM | Institute of Travel Management conference is just around the corner, and with it comes the chance to explore and discuss some of the burning topics in business travel today.   One subject in particular, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), is something that I am already passionate about – more specifically, the question of offsetting vs. investing. So, I thought I might break it down.   Firstly, offsetting, which has had many projects and methods thrown at us over the last few years, but some might say is this just green-washing.   Investing, on the other hand, means supporting sustainable alternatives to conventional jet fuels, like Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Made from renewable sources, SAF slashes carbon footprints and serves as a direct reduction of emissions.   So, should you offset or invest?   Well, it depends on what is most important to you and your business goals. By investing in SAF, you can cut carbon emissions at their source – while offsetting merely balances the emissions you cause.   It also depends on your budget. Investing in SAF is pricier now, but it does promise a more sustainable future. While offsetting costs can vary greatly and is a short-term fix.   In my opinion, SAF investment is the proactive choice, directly curbing aviation emissions – but what do you think?   If you’re interested in SAF and offsetting carbon emissions, you can learn more in London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Greenskies report: https://lnkd.in/ea_9mZyW   #ACETravel #ITM #SustainableAviation #OffsetVsInvest #GreenSkies

With net-zero targets looming, the European Union has decided a tougher approach was needed to drive change. For travel managers who have responsibility for a European travel program, it makes sustainability reporting a must-do, not a nice-to-have. https://okt.to/2igENj #Sustainability #CSRD #EuropeanUnion #EuropeTravel #DiscoverTheAlternative