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Carbon emissions calculations made easy

Brian Tarns

August 15, 2022

I've been watching the dramatic series 'For All Mankind' for my evening entertainment while the July temperatures in Texas soar to 100°F (it's still 100°F at 8pm!). It's always good to get another perspective on what might have been.

Making sustainability accessible

At ITS, we believe that reducing your travel program's environmental impact shouldn't require a PhD in environmental science. That's why we've built our Carbon Calculator to be intuitive, accurate, and integrated directly into the booking experience.

How it works

When travelers search for flights on the ITS platform, carbon emissions estimates appear alongside price, duration, and schedule information. This simple addition to the search results has proven remarkably effective at influencing booking behavior.

Early results

Since launching the Carbon Calculator, we've seen a measurable shift in booking patterns among clients who enable the feature. Travelers are choosing more fuel-efficient routes and newer aircraft when the information is readily available.

The bigger picture

Carbon calculation is just one component of a comprehensive sustainability strategy. Combined with policy guidance, reporting tools, and offset programs, travel managers have everything they need to make meaningful progress on their environmental goals.

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