How to make your business travel green?

Posted on Jun 29, 2008 05:32:05 AM

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A large number of people are planning for Eco-tourism or green travel to enjoy their vacations this year. But how a business traveler who covers thousands of flying miles weekly can Greenify these business travels? The following guide offers some advices to Greenify business travel.

Greenify your air travel:

It’s not an easy thing to Greenify your air travel. Almost 240 billion air miles are covered by business travelers every year that produce more than 160 million tons of CO2. Air travel is the fastest growing source of carbon dioxide as on total basis air travels produce 3.5% of carbon dioxide that is produced by humans. To neutralize the air travels, some companies are also getting carbon offsets. The truth about carbon offsets is that they have been touted much and provide less help. The carbon dioxide that has produced in 2008, we need more than three million trees to absorb it.

Select an echo-friendly vehicle after landing

After landing while going towards final destination try to hire an eco-friendly vehicle and get around the town. In an effort to green everywhere, many rental companies are including hybrid vehicle into their fleet.

Choose Green Hotels

A green travel, then a green ride, why not a greener hotel to stay in. Hotels are taking various eco-friendly initiatives to provide you a healthy and friendly environment. To preserve water many hotels offer guests an opportunity not changing the sheets and towels everyday. Similarly, there are many other hotels which are putting efforts to use less energy and omit less carbon dioxide. Many hotel chains like Hyatt International, Mandarin Oriental, Intercontinental, Swissotel, Hilton, Oberoi and Radisson are making efforts for environmental excellence.

Why not an Ultimate Green Business Travel?

To staying at office is one of the best ways to go green with business travels. A large number of companies are considering to make this alternative easier than ever. It’s not only decreases your impact on the environment but also helps you to save your travel expense.

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