The attention to business travel as a source of carbon emissions and a contributor to climate change keeps growing. Being motivated by concerns for the environment, as well as commercial interests, companies are increasingly setting ambitious sustainability targets aligned with climate science. They are incorporating a variety of sustainability measures, from calculating emissions arising from their activity and improving data transparency to offering green alternatives to their employees. Given their ability to increase awareness and promote sustainable behavior in travelers, organizations play a crucial role in reducing their negative environmental impact.

From optimizing the number of business trips to providing sustainable transportation and accommodation options, BCD explores the various possibilities for companies to reduce their carbon footprint. This new report provides an overview of key regulations on sustainable travel that help drive awareness, innovation and investment.

DOWNLOAD NOW: https://www.bcdtravel.com/resources/report-sustainability-in-business-travel/

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twogo is the smart mobility platform for everyone who wants to ride together. It arranges carpooling opportunities automatically, efficiently and precisely. The in-house start-up of Schwarz Mobility Solutions and SIXT are now joining forces so that twogo users can now use SIXT mobility at exclusive discounts. SIXT employees will also be using twogo for their daily commute in future.

Carpooling pays off, as Stephan Tschierschwitz, Head of Mobility Solutions at Schwarz Mobility Solutions, demonstrated in our last CarPool interview and explained how commuting can be made more sustainable in the future.

When it comes to sustainability, digitalisation and modern mobility, it goes without saying that the No. 1 car rental company in Germany should not be left out. From now on, all twogo users can book SIXT mobility at preferential rates in the twogo app. Users receive an attractive discount on all SIXT hire cars. If you want to buy a car for a longer period of time and at the same time share the cost of travelling to work with colleagues, you can now also take out a SIXT+ car subscription via twogo. All twogo users receive an additional 500 free kilometres per month when taking out a car subscription. 

About twogo:

twogo provides modern and uncomplicated mobility in everyday life and supports the achievement of climate targets. In addition, twogo relieves the burden on infrastructure in urban areas and strengthens the relationship between drivers and passengers through fair cost sharing. The carpooling solution can be downloaded free of charge from the app stores and is available both as a mobile app (iOS, Android) and as a web app.

Visit the website: https://corporate.sixt.com/de-de/blog/sixt-und-twogo-fahren-gemeinsame-sache/

The Casa dos Curumins Association is a non-profit civil society organisation with no religious or party affiliations.
Casa dos Curumins promotes the socio-cultural inclusion of socially vulnerable children, adolescents, young people and the elderly in the south of São Paulo - Brazil, through recreational, educational, cultural, environmental, musical, artistic and sporting activities.

The Association works to ensure that children and young people can be the protagonists of their lives, contributing to the construction of a fairer and more egalitarian world, aiming for full citizenship for low-income populations, in a transparent and sustainable way.

What makes Casa dos Curumins different?

The philanthropic association Casa dos Curumins is a simple, transparent and extremely concrete project, driven by love. We connect people in the fight to eradicate poverty and the human and environmental degradation that characterises life in communities. Casa dos Curumins has become a big family. With the support of our friends and partners, we invest in transforming the lives of children and young people, offering healthy and beautiful environments so that they can thrive fully. We empower young people so that they can create lasting change in their own lives and in their communities. By investing in children together, we have the opportunity to create real and lasting change in families and communities, as well as in our own lives. The House welcomes children as young as 4 months, young people and teenagers into its projects, and also offers activities for senior citizens.

The story

The Casa dos Curumins Association was founded in 2005 by Swiss-Brazilian couple Alberto and Adriana Eisenhardt with the aim of providing a concrete response to overcoming poverty, injustice and social inequality, which relegate millions of children and young people to the margins of Brazilian society who, due to a lack of opportunities and education, can hardly achieve their dreams, even the simplest ones.
 
After an intense and rich experience in the Pedreira community, where in 2002 Alberto Eisenhardt, a film-maker, made the documentary "Take Me in Memory" for Italian-language Swiss television (RSI), the first collaborations began with the educators of the young people featured in the documentary. The next step was the creation of the Casa dos Curumins Association in 2005 and, in 2010, the presence in São Paulo of Adriana and Alberto, who began to manage the Association's projects, seeking new partnerships and broadening the fields of action to respond to the demands and interests of the young people and the community.
 
The Association has thus expanded its work, which was initially aimed at 80 children and teenagers in the after-school programme, and today welcomes 500 children and young people and provides assistance to their families. The House also offers choral singing, dancing, gymnastics and cultural outings to more than 100 elderly people.

How can you support?

This month you can support activities in Brazil by buying delicious panettone and pandoro from the Association, or wines produced by Valsangiacomo Vini of Mendrisio for the Casa dos Curumins. For all information and requests, write to Adriana Eisenhardt at casadoscurumins@gmail.com

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Visit their website: https://www.casadoscurumins.org/?lang=it

Please join us for food and drinks and explore our renovated bedrooms at the Hotel St. Gotthard on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, between 11:00 am - 1 pm and 4 pm – 6 pm.

Please RSVP to events@hotelstgotthard by March 29th.

Get ready for a contemporary retreat as the Hotel St. Gotthard, Zurich, embarks on a comprehensive room renovation of most of their bedrooms on their 3rd and 4th floors. Envisioned to redefine luxury, the upcoming transformation will showcase sleek designs and minimalist furnishings, creating a visually appealing and sophisticated ambiance. Integrating cutting-edge technology for enhanced functionality, the renovated rooms aim to provide guests with a seamless blend of modern comfort and convenience. With a commitment to sustainability using eco-friendly materials, the Hotel St. Gotthard, Zurich, is not just revamping spaces but redefining the guest experience, promising a stylish and rejuvenating stay for all.

About the Hotel St. Gotthard :

The Hotel St. Gotthard, located in the heart of Zurich, was opened in 1889 by Caspar Manz and has witnessed significant transformations since its inception. Over the years it has hosted multiple prominent figures and events and played an important role in the cultural and social life of Zurich. As one of the last privately owned hotels in Switzerland it caters to business and leisure guests alike looking for a high level of service and quality for nearly 135 years.

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After the announcement of the new MPI France-Switzerland Chapter at the  Ecole Ducasse Paris Studio this last June, MPI is happy to offer a special rate of -25% for all registrations via the website.

Don't miss this opportunity to join their community !

If you would like to join, please click on the following link - https://www.mpi.org/membership/join

Then choose your status (planer or supplier) and the level of partnership: Preferred or Premier. You'll find a detailed description of the benefits of membership for each status.
In Promo code: please enter MPIJUNE25

For those of you who are already members, don't hesitate to suggest it to your colleagues or acquaintances in the MICE sector. !

For the fourth consecutive year, BCD Travel has received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. With this Platinum rating, we maintain our position in the top 1% of the 100,000+ companies assessed by EcoVadis. As part of the assessment, BCD has been rated as ‘Advanced’ in EcoVadis’ Carbon Action Module. The module is a comprehensive carbon management solution integrated with EcoVadis ratings to engage suppliers and drive decarbonization across the supply chain.     
 
“BCD Travel has made impressive progress since their first assessment in 2011,” said Joseph Tremonti, customer success manager EMEA at EcoVadis. “Year after year, they strive to improve their performance and drive impact, establishing themselves as a global leader in sustainability. Their Platinum rating instills confidence in their clients that BCD is the right supplier to support their sustainability objectives.” 
 
Together with our alignment with global initiatives such as the UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the CDP, this independent recognition demonstrates our commitment to climate, social and ethical accountability.   
 
"At BCD, sustainability is core to our vision, mission and values,” said Olivia Ruggles-Brise, BCD’s vice president of Sustainability. “In support of our vision, we’ve developed a new Sustainability Framework that expresses our commitment to use the power of our networks to drive a more sustainable world. Through this framework, we work with our company, our people, our business partners and our customers to influence sustainable change." 
 
One place of influence is TripSource®,our traveler engagement and booking platform. For example, a new AI-driven accessibility widget in TripSource allows an even wider range of travelers to use the tool. The widget supports users with visual, auditory, physical and speech needs, ensuring a more inclusive workplace environment for all travelers. TripSource users can also see carbon emissions estimates for nearly all flights and filter hotels that have electric car charging stations, helping travelers make more sustainable decisions at the point of sale.  
 
Within Advito, BCD’s consultancy arm, the Sustainability Collaboration™ Practice also continues to advance. With its ISO-certified reporting methodology GATE4 at the foundation, Advito developed the Environmental Quality Service Index for supplier negotiations and the ISO-certified Carbon Emissions Calculator for meetings and events. 
 
Furthermore, BCD has a Supplier Code of Conduct that includes standards on ethical business practices, human rights, labor standards, privacy and environmental protection. We expect suppliers to regard the Supplier Code as a total supply chain initiative and to adhere to these ethical principles.  
 
“Sustainability is a journey that we’ve been on for many years, and we’re eager for others to join,” added Ruggles-Brise. “It requires a collective effort across the entire industry. Our clients, partners and people are constantly driving each other to push for better when building a sustainable future for business travel. Our focus is on taking action that prioritizes positive impact – and we invite all our stakeholders to help us with this objective.” 
 
Our 2024 priorities include:  

·       Investment in the development of new products and services to enable a sustainable travel culture for customers. 

·       Implementation of a new supplier due diligence process.  

·       Expansion of social impact activities to maximize benefits to its people and communities. 

·       Further reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through energy efficiency and use of renewables.  

·       Define, measure and set targets for Scope 3 emissions (such as business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services). 

To learn more about BCD’s sustainability initiatives, see our 2023 Sustainability Report summarizing goals, activities, achievements and progress made in 2022.

October 2, 2023 - Lausanne, Switzerland - Kuoni Business Travel, a distinguished name in business travel management, is delighted to announce its collaboration with EPFL on the grand opening of "La Maison de la Mobilité" at the EPFL campus in Ecublens on October 2nd, 2023. This event was attended by esteemed guests, including representatives from Transports Publics de la Région Lausannoise (tl) and EPFL, and marked a remarkable milestone in the realm of sustainable mobility.

Renowned for its dedication to providing comprehensive and sustainable travel solutions to companies worldwide, Kuoni Business Travel has firmly established itself as a leader in the corporate travel industry. The company's commitment to innovation, technology, and personalized service has consistently assisted organizations in optimizing their travel programs for success.

In a collaborative effort that reflects EPFL's dedication to advancing sustainable mobility, Kuoni Business Travel is honored to have partnered with EPFL to support "La Maison de la Mobilité," strategically co-located with Transports Lausannois, a prominent public transport company in Lausanne. This collaboration is a testament to Kuoni's pride in being selected to contribute to the development and implementation of cutting-edge mobility solutions that align with evolving global travel trends and emerging technologies.

"La Maison de la Mobilité" is a state-of-the-art facility established by EPFL, dedicated to exploring and advancing mobility solutions, encompassing smart transportation systems, sustainable mobility, and innovations in urban mobility. Kuoni Business Travel takes immense pride in sharing this space with Transports Lausannois, symbolizing a collaborative effort to foster innovations in public and corporate mobility while enhancing the overall travel experience for businesses and individuals.

The grand opening event was a testament to the shared commitment to sustainable mobility, bringing together executives, experts, and enthusiasts from the mobility sector. This occasion provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and the exchange of ideas on the future of mobility.

Kuoni Business Travel's active participation in the grand opening of "La Maison de la Mobilité" signifies its dedication to remaining at the forefront of the corporate travel industry. The company remains steadfast in its commitment to offering innovative and tailored travel solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients. The official operation of "La Maison de la Mobilité" is scheduled to commence in early December 2023, and Kuoni Business Travel eagerly anticipates serving EPFL staff and students, contributing to a seamless mobility experience for the entire EPFL community.

Kuoni Business Travel is excited to be a part of this transformative venture, actively shaping the future of sustainable mobility and corporate travel.

For Information or Sales inquiries, please contact directly Kuoni Business Travel: Yahya.rabai@kuonibusinesstravel.ch