Tech Firms Halve Business Travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple Lag, Study Shows
Global tech giants halved their business flight emissions in 2023 compared to 2019, but companies like Apple and Google’s parent Alphabet are falling behind, risking a return to pre-pandemic levels, a Brussels-based NGO said in a report.
Business travel last year approached pre-pandemic levels but trailed behind leisure trips, as geopolitical conflicts and a slower rebound in key markets hindered full recovery.
Emissions from corporate flights by 26 major tech companies analysed by Travel Smart, a campaign led by Transport & Environment (T&E) dropped by an average of 49% in 2023, it found.
While this shows that many tech firms are on the right path, only seven have set specific reduction targets that are essential to keeping business flight numbers in check, T&E said.
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