Category: Education
Research, analysis and practical guidance on business travel emissions, sustainability regulation, and decarbonisation.
The Science of the Nudge: How Behavioural Science Powers Better Business Travel
Global enterprises spend $1.4 trillion on business travel annually — yet over half of travellers ignore company policy when booking. This piece explains why nudges work where policy doesn't, how the EAST framework drives effective behaviour change, and how it's built into the DNA of EngageAI.
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Leisure travel is getting more sustainable – and what that might tell us about business travel
New ETC research shows leisure travellers are choosing greener options — not because of climate arguments, but because the path of least resistance is changing. The same logic applies to corporate travel.
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The Oil Price Shock, Jet Fuel & SAF: What It Actually Means for Corporate Travel
Jet fuel has nearly doubled since the conflict in the Middle East began. SAF hasn't moved in the same way. Here's what the gap actually means for corporate travel programmes — and why it doesn't make SAF cheaper to buy.
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AI Safety & Ethics in Sustainability
AI in sustainability only works if it can be trusted. EngageAI is designed to avoid common AI risks – grounding every insight in verified carbon data, never training on client travel data, and using transparent behavioural nudges that benefit travellers, companies, and the climate alike.
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How emissions labels impact traveller booking behaviour – and how cost plays its part
Research from the UK Department for Transport shows that high-impact visual carbon labels can increase sustainable flight choices by up to 75%. But how effective are they when price and convenience remain the primary concerns for most travellers and travel programmes?
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What does the EU Omnibus I mean for sustainability reporting?
EU Omnibus I, adopted on 13 November 2025, introduces major simplifications to sustainability regulations under CSRD and CSDDD, reshaping which businesses must report and what they must disclose.
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Everything You Need to Know About ISO 14083
The global standard for transport GHG emissions – what it is, why it matters, and what's changed
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The Overlooked Emitter: How Airline Meals Add to a Traveler’s Carbon Emissions
Air travel contributes 2.5% to global carbon emissions, with the lesser-known impact of airline meals also significant. Discover how Thrust Carbon is tackling this overlooked issue.
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Navigating New Norms: The Crucial Role of Rebaselining in Sustainable Reporting
Explore the transformative power of rebaselining. We're unraveling how recalibrating your sustainability benchmarks aligns your GHG reporting with ongoing business changes and solidifies the credibility of your net-zero journey.
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