GBTA - Global Business Travel Association Inc.
GBTA - Global Business Travel Association Inc.
04/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/20/2026 10:48
Top Sustainability Trends Shaping Business Travel in 2026 | The Carbon Compass
The sustainability landscape is evolving-and 2026 could mark an important turning point.
In this episode, members of the GBTA Sustainability Leadership Council share their perspectives on what's changing across corporate climate strategies and the travel ecosystem. The discussion explores emerging trends shaping the year ahead, including the role of sustainable procurement, the scaling of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and how AI could transform travel emissions data and decision-making.
The episode also provides an inside look at the GBTA Foundation's priorities for 2026, including the continued evolution of the Sustainability Acceleration Challenge and new initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration between corporate buyers and travel suppliers.
Speakers:
- Townsend Bailey, VP Global Corporate Responsibility Strategy, Reporting, & Technology, IHG
- Amelia DeLuca, Chief Sustainability Officer, Delta Air Lines
- Page Motes, Chief Compliance & Sustainability Officer, Hertz
Brought to you by GBTA Foundation Sustainability Partners
Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod
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