Key Insights from GBTA 2026 Sustainability Acceleration Challenge 

Business travel sustainability shows incremental progress despite challenging headwinds

The GBTA Foundation, in collaboration with Accenture, unveils the 2026 results of its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge — a global benchmark tracking corporate progress toward net-zero business travel.

Now in its third year, the Challenge benchmarked 204 companies across 28 countries on a 0-to-5 scale, from “no action” to “leading practice.” Since 2024, 540 unique companies representing more than $36 billion in business travel spend have taken part.
This report shows where travel programs are making progress, where momentum is stalling, and which organizations are setting the pace.

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Additionally, check out a public-facing, interactive dashboard — and filter data insights by Global Spend, Industry Segment, and Travel Program Geographic Scope.

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