Sustainable corporate travel procurement plays a crucial role in reducing carbon footprint. Corporate travel is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, with increased plane and car use in countries with poor rail infrastructure and business class flights emitting more carbon than economy class. The pandemic has made travelers more aware of the need for sustainable travel, and the industry is keen to return to pre-pandemic volumes. However, many companies are not taking real action to make their travel programs greener. Corporate procurement can learn from the pandemic shutdown and drive a more sustainable industry by implementing sustainable procurement practices, such as choosing suppliers with low carbon emissions and promoting alternative modes of transportation, such as trains and buses. By doing so, corporate procurement can make a clear contribution to reducing emissions across its services.
