Accelerating Sustainability in Corporate Energy Travel

A Roadmap to a Sustainable Future

Sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern, it’s now a central theme in boardrooms, strategy sessions, investor discussions, and operational planning across industries worldwide. While discussions around the energy transition often focus on reducing dependency on fossil fuels and investing in renewable sources, this is only part of the broader sustainability challenge. A truly sustainable future requires organisations to examine all aspects of their operations, especially those with hidden environmental costs, such as corporate travel.

Business travel, particularly in the energy sector, plays a pivotal role in global operations. Yet, it also represents a significant and often overlooked source of carbon emissions. According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation, many companies are still in the early phases of identifying and implementing strategies to reduce travel-related emissions. This points to an urgent need for increased awareness, practical guidance, and industry collaboration to catalyse meaningful change.

To achieve global Net Zero targets by 2050, emissions must be reduced by as much as 45% by 2030. While many organisations are making strides in addressing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, those from direct operations and purchased energy, Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel, must not be neglected. For energy sector companies, where international workforce travel is often essential, tackling travel-related emissions is critical.

At ATPI, we recognise the complexities and imperatives of sustainable travel. As a leader in corporate travel management, we are dedicated to helping businesses identify decarbonisation opportunities and implement effective, tailored solutions that align with their broader environmental goals. Through thoughtful strategy and cutting-edge tools, we can drive real progress toward a more sustainable future.

ATPI Halo: Powering Sustainable Travel

To drive sustainable change, businesses must first reflect honestly on their current travel behaviours and actively seek areas for improvement. Travel is essential to many business outcomes, especially within the energy sector, and achieving sustainability doesn’t mean eliminating travel, but making it more responsible.

ATPI Halo is our comprehensive sustainability-focused travel suite designed to support energy sector clients in managing and reducing travel and event-related emissions. The platform enables accurate measurement of CO2e emissions, provides strategic recommendations for reduction, and facilitates carbon compensation for unavoidable emissions. With features like real-time carbon reporting, customised carbon budgets, and planning tools, ATPI Halo empowers organisations to make informed, environmentally sound travel decisions.

While ATPI Halo is a client-facing tool, we also use it internally to guide our own sustainability practices. This includes investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), reducing reliance on carbon-intensive travel, and offsetting residual emissions through vetted carbon credit projects that support global communities affected by climate change.

Integrating sustainability into the travel booking and planning process helps to educate travellers, offering clear visuals and data that encourage greener choices, such as shifting from air to rail travel, avoiding premium cabins on short-haul flights, and adhering to carbon budgets. Organisations can further drive change by incentivising sustainable behaviour, appointing sustainability champions, and embedding climate-conscious decision-making into corporate culture.

The Role of Responsible Partnerships

Sustainable travel extends beyond internal policy. A crucial, yet often underestimated step, is choosing suppliers who demonstrate credible and tangible sustainability strategies. Partnering with responsible vendors enhances a company’s sustainability profile and helps meet environmental targets. Despite this, only a third of companies currently factor in supplier sustainability when making procurement decisions.

Sustainability in the energy sector must be holistic. Alongside decarbonising operations and energy assets, organisations must look outward, ensuring that their entire value chain, including travel suppliers and logistics partners, is aligned with their environmental commitments.

Looking to the Future

ATPI has long recognised the significance of Scope 3 emissions and works closely with global offshore energy clients, across both renewable and traditional oil and gas sectors, to develop practical, innovative solutions. By combining expert insight, advanced technology, and a commitment to measurable outcomes, we provide a responsible and accessible path toward travel sustainability.