This episode is the sustainability edition and focuses on how to help your association or company take the steps toward sustainability.

Carbon Offsets: Reducing Your Organization or Company's Carbon Footprint

Environmental sustainability is the topic of conversation at every C-suite table, as it should be — and if it isn't, boy, do we have news for you! The WEF has ranked our failure to act on climate change as the world’s most significant risk. In addition, humans are responsible for most of the increase in greenhouse gasses (GHG) in the last 100 years. 

Carbon offsets are a method to promote the growth of renewable energy to counteract any personal carbon emissions. Like a form of trade, carbon offsetting balances your company's CO2 emission with investments in programs and activities that, in return, work to reduce CO2 emissions.  

Sometimes referred to as ‘carbon credits,’ these are transferable instruments certified by the government or independent programs. They represent an emission reduction of one metric tonne of carbon dioxide. Essentially, purchasing a credit enables an equivalent emission reduction elsewhere in the world — thus, net climate benefit. 

Sustainable Business Travel, Explained

The World Economic Forum ranked the globe’s failure to act on climate change as the world’s greatest risk over the next decade, illustrating the urgency for action from world governments, businesses, and individuals. 

In 2019, we emitted over 43 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The aviation and hospitality industries were found to be responsible for roughly three percent of the globe's carbon emissions. For this purpose, businesses are taking aggressive measures to reduce their carbon footprint when conducting corporate travel. 

Sustainability and eco-friendly commitments are urgent and vital responsibilities that companies are taking on to combat climate change. While business travel is an economic necessity, reducing our fossil fuel consumption is just as essential to the lifespan of the planet. 

This segment is a guide to building a more sustainable business travel program—with tips and tricks to lower your organization, private club, association, or business's carbon footprint.

Featured Benefit Partner: 1 Hotel Nashville

1 Hotel Nashville features well-appointed rooms that look out over central Nashville. Thoughtful touches will bring nature into each space, with native greenery, reclaimed materials, and organic cotton linens. 

Notable mention: United Airlines

One of EXEC’s partners, United Airlines, is committed to decarbonizing aviation. For example, they are invested in alternative fuel manufacturers, purchasing aircraft with significantly higher fuel efficiency, and electrifying their ground service fleet. 

In addition, United Airlines is the first national airline committed to investing in technology that captures and clears carbon dioxide from the air. They are also investing in more sustainable aviation fuel production than any other global airline in hopes of reducing 100% of their GHG by 2050.