1、THE CURRENT STATE OF SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE TRAVELGreen Stay InitiativeCONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 THE SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPE 5 THE KEY CHALLENGES 8 THE INCENTIVES 13 THE ROLE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL 16 THE GREEN STAY INITIATIVE:A SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL PROGRAM 22 SUMMARY 282|Green Stay InitiativeCONTENTSTHE CU

2、RRENT STATE OF SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE TRAVELINTRODUCTIONTHE CURRENT STATE OF SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE TRAVEL|Green Stay Initiative3 THE CURRENT STATE OF SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE TRAVELINTRODUCTIONThis paper looks at the current picture,the promises and commitments made at local,national,and international l

3、evels,and ways in which firms might rethink Continued climate change has put increasing pressure on countries,companies,and individuals,to act in line with international initiatives such as the Paris Agreement.The corporate travel market,like many other corporate-led practices,is having to recognize

4、 its role in creating a sustainable future.their corporate travel plans to meet targets,comply with increasing levels of legislation,and reap some of the benefits which are now on the horizon.4|Green Stay InitiativeTHE CURRENT STATE OF SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE TRAVELINTRODUCTIONTHE SUSTAINABILITY LANDS

5、CAPETHE CURRENT STATE OF SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE TRAVEL|Green Stay Initiative51.THE SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPEPERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The world is currently facing a record number of humanitarian crises,and greater displacement of people than ever before,due to floods,rising ocean levels,agricultu

6、ral failures,drought,and food and water shortages,as well as the conflicts which arise in response to scarce and limited resources.Over half said they are currently worried or anxious about climate change,and 72%said they believe climate change is an emergency.Almost half said they had direct experi