Sustainable Corporate Travel in India: Simple, Meaningful Steps for 2025

• The days of settling for any hotel are over. Today, businesses choose accommodations that prioritize sustainability

• Forward-thinking Indian companies now select hotels with trusted green certifications like EarthCheck, LEED, or local standards focusing on rainwater harvesting, energy-saving technologies, and waste-to-compost programs.

• It’s no longer just about price or location; travelers want assurance that their hotel is contributing to the planet’s well-being.

Carbon Offsetting Made Real:

• What used to be a buzzword is becoming a common practice in business travel.

• Companies are incorporating carbon offsetting into their travel plans. By partnering with Indian environmental projects like tree planting, clean cooking energy, and solar grid expansion, businesses can offset the emissions caused by their travel.

• The best part is that these efforts are totally transparent.

• Data is clearly shown on travel invoices, allowing companies to track their impact in real-time and see exactly how many kilograms of carbon have been saved.

Rides That Run Greener:

• Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars are not just a concept for the future—they’re available now, especially in India’s major cities.

• Clients prioritize EV fleets for airport pickups and local meetings, reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

• For regional trips, rail travel is becoming more popular than flying.

• It can cut per-trip emissions by up to 80% compared to short flights, and it offers predictable costs, benefiting both the environment and the company’s finances.

Make Sustainability Part of Policy, Not Just Practice :

• The most successful companies don’t just encourage sustainable travel; they make it a key part of their travel policies.

• We help clients redesign their policies to favor direct flights, recommend eco-certified hotels, and reward employees who choose sustainable travel options.

• Real change happens when businesses integrate green practices into every aspect of their travel policies. Making sustainable choices the standard, rather than the exception, is crucial.

Virtual Meetings (When They Work Best):

• Sometimes, the best way to cut carbon emissions is to not travel at all.

• Virtual meetings are growing rapidly in 2025, as companies embrace high-quality video conferencing to save time, money, and reduce carbon emissions.

• For regular check-ins or annual reviews, using virtual platforms has enabled numerous companies to reduce non-essential travel by 18% this year—without compromising business results.