Business Travel Sustainability Shows Incremental Progress Despite Challenging Headwinds, GBTA Foundation Finds
2026 Sustainability Acceleration Challenge benchmarks 200+ companies globally, with gains in sustainable procurement and decarbonization; 30 companies recognized for leadership in sustainability efforts Companies worldwide continue to make progress in managing business travel more sustainably, even as economic uncertainty and competing corporate priorities put pressure on sustainability programs, according to new findings from the GBTA…
Getting to a “Yes” on SAF: Three Lessons for Corporate Travel
Building support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is no longer just about explaining what it is or why it matters. For many organizations, the conversation has moved beyond awareness. The challenge today is turning interest into action by securing stakeholder buy-in, identifying funding, and creating a practical implementation roadmap. “Corporate buyers have an increasingly important…
Beyond Emissions: Building Travel Programs for Climate Resilience
In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Ben Park, Direct Seat for GBTA Europe Region and Executive Director Travel & Sustainability at Parexel. I have participated in countless conversations about sustainability in business travel, and…
What we heard at Climate Week NYC: collaboration, market activation, and the future of sustainable travel
“If you had $100 million to accelerate business travel decarbonization, where would you invest it?” That question sparked one of the most engaging discussions at the GBTA Foundation’s Business Travel: Impact in Motion event, challenging participants to think beyond today’s constraints and focus on the actions that could drive the greatest impact by 2030. It…
GBTA Foundation Recognizes Changemakers and Raises Support for the Next Generation of Business Travel Talent
Gala honors industry leaders driving meaningful change and raises support for GBTA Foundation’s flagship NextGen program which seeks to nurture the future talent of global business travel The global business travel industry’s most influential leaders and organizations were recognized for their commitment to creating a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for the global sector as the GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), hosted its annual Gala at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum. Held on…
Virtual Workshop “How Book & Claim Brings SAF Within Reach for Corporates” Now Available On Demand
Our recent webinar, Mind the Gap: How Book & Claim Brings SAF Within Reach for Corporates is now available on demand. Watch the recording Download the presentation deck Resources for Every Stage of the SAF Journey Wherever you are in your SAF journey, we’ve got resources for you: Stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, and reach…
The SAF Playbook Webinar Now Available On Demand
Our recent webinar, The SAF Playbook: Lessons from Corporate Sustainability and Travel Teams is now available to watch on demand. The session brought together corporate travel and sustainability leaders to address critical questions shaping the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption. Speakers shared firsthand experiences on building the business case for SAF, engaging suppliers,…
Clearer SAF Rules Could Unlock Corporate Travel Emissions Reduction
Reducing emissions linked to aviation is challenging. Unlike road transport for example, there are no scalable alternatives such as electric alternatives today; making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the only viable near-term technology solution. Many roadblocks however remain to make SAF affordable and available at scale. GBTA’s latest Acceleration Challenge results show that only 15%…
GBTA Foundation Earns 2025 SPLC Leadership Award for Advancing Global Sustainable Travel Procurement Standards
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has named the GBTA Foundation, the cause-related arm of GBTA, a distinguished recipient of its 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category. This recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication and success in generating positive outcomes through its pioneering sustainable procurement tools and standards. The GBTA Foundation’s work to…
Corporations Stay the Course on Sustainable Business Travel but Struggle to Progress in High Impact Areas, According to Global Benchmark
Results of the 2025 GBTA Sustainability Acceleration Challenge and inaugural Acceleration Awards show evidence of progress but also the critical need to accelerate efforts in key areas The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today released the second-year findings from its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge, a global benchmark assessing the…