Sustainability vs. Traveller Wellness vs. Company Cost
Sustainable travel has become a top priority in recent years as companies commit to reaching net-zero targets, airlines look to offset carbon emissions with more sustainable aviation fuel, and travellers seek more environmentally friendly transportation options.
According to a recent study by travel company Virtuoso, 82% of participants said the pandemic has made them want to travel more responsibly in the future, while 72% said travel should support local communities and economies, preserve destinations’ cultural heritage and protect the planet.
But when it comes to business travel, you can’t talk about sustainability without talking about traveller wellness and how it’s going to affect a company’s bottom line. - Stephen Pitcher, Vice President, FCM Reporting & Data Science
With business travel picking up in parts of the world, we’re giving a simplified view into how these common metrics rank against sustainability, traveler wellness and company cost.
How your (green) business travel choices help communities blossom
FCM's GM Bonnie Smith and Hertz met up with Octavia Mnikathi of Food & Trees for Africa's Basheshebahleka project. In Cosmo City, they're growing vibrant gardens that keep communities stocked with fresh greens, all thanks to your sustainable travel choices and FCM Travel.