This data influences the integration of corporate travel into ESG strategy

A recent study among travel managers in the United Kingdom and various European markets highlights that measuring impact?especially Scope 3 emissions?remains the major challenge in aligning the program with ESG objectives and new corporate reporting requirements.

The incorporation of business travel into sustainability frameworks in Europe is progressing, marked by one determining factor: the ability to access, consolidate, and exploit data.

Research shows that the situation is still fragmented. 42% of travel managers admit that they cannot easily access the information they need, and only 16% consider that they use it very effectively. Without a structured database, it is impossible to calculate the carbon footprint, produce consistent reports, or demonstrate the value of travel within the organization.

Simplify to measure

In this context, simplifying the program becomes the top priority for 2026. This is not just an operational issue, but also a need to integrate tools, suppliers, and booking channels into an environment that allows for the generation of reliable and comparable indicators.

The goal is to have valid information for both Finance and Sustainability teams at a time when travel is fully within the scope of corporate control.

This change is also transforming the role of the travel manager. Process automation reduces the burden of administrative management and paves the way for a more analytical and strategic profile, capable of linking the travel program with expense control, regulatory compliance, and environmental impact measurement.

In short, the study reflects the shift from a model focused on savings to one in which corporate travel must be able to provide data, traceability, and measurable value. Only in this way can it defend its budget in an environment marked by regulatory pressure and the need to demonstrate its real contribution to business objectives.