Sustainable Travel Solutions for Businesses
Businesses across all sectors are embracing sustainability in today’s climate-conscious world. Corporate travel offers a powerful opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint while aligning with eco-friendly goals. At McTavish Travel, we’ve been helping companies achieve sustainable travel success for over a decade.
Why Sustainable Travel Matters
Aviation accounts for approximately 2% of global CO2 emissions, with two-thirds stemming from international flights. For perspective:
- The average North American emits 15 tonnes of carbon pollution annually—about the size of a two-story home.
- A single short-haul return flight can contribute 10% of an individual’s yearly carbon emissions.
- A round trip from Montreal to London emits as much carbon as heating a European home for an entire year.
Making sustainable travel choices can dramatically lower your environmental impact. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, every step toward green travel counts.
Save Costs with Green Travel Policies
Sustainable travel isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for your bottom line. Since 2019, airlines have passed rising carbon taxes onto consumers. In Canada, for instance, carbon tax increases add roughly $20 per segment—or $40 for a round-trip short-haul flight (three hours or less). By adopting sustainable practices now, companies can:
- Reduce travel-related emissions.
- Mitigate rising costs from carbon taxes.
- Build a roadmap for long-term travel cost containment.
A well-crafted green travel policy educates employees and prioritizes eco-friendly options, delivering both financial and environmental wins.
How McTavish Travel Helps
For more than 10 years, McTavish Travel has provided carbon reporting to help businesses track and reduce their travel emissions. We partner with our clients to develop tailored sustainable travel policies that meet green objectives without sacrificing convenience. Ready to make a change? Learn more about sustainable travel benefits or download our free sample sustainable travel policy to get started today.
Take the Next Step
Sustainable travel is within reach. Contact McTavish Travel to create a custom plan that reduces your carbon footprint, saves money, and positions your business as a leader in corporate travel sustainability. Let’s build a greener future—together.