Date: 12 February 2025
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM (GMT)
Location: Online
Accelerating Climate Action: Unpacking the second edition of A Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism
The webinar took a deep dive into the second edition of WTTC's Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism.
Launched at COP29 in partnership with the State Tourism Authority of Azerbaijan, this updated and comprehensive guide provides a blueprint for the sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Titled Decarbonising Travel: How Do We Get There?, the session tackled tough questions around the tactics, challenges, and payoffs of decarbonisation. Special attention was given to the roles of Amadeus and The Travel Corporation in driving change.
The webinar explored ways to accelerate climate action, and drive greater alignment, transparency, and consistency in emission monitoring across Travel & Tourism businesses.
Whether you work in accommodation, cruise, aviation, or travel planning—or simply have a passion for sustainable travel—this webinar offered valuable insights on the path to a more sustainable future for the industry.
Missed it? Watch the recording below.
Webinar Top 5 Learnings
- Emissions are rising again post-pandemic. Despite improvements in carbon intensity, recovery-driven growth is increasing emissions, requiring stronger and more urgent action.
- Increased momentum in climate target setting, but action must follow. While over 50% of T&T businesses have a public climate target, tangible action towards significant emission reduction remains low.
- Infrastructure and finance are major barriers. Budget constraints, regulatory fragmentation, and lack of financing are slowing decarbonisation efforts, particularly for SMEs.
- Collaboration across industries is essential. Travel & Tourism’s interconnected supply chain requires cross-industry partnerships to drive emissions reductions.
- The time for action is now. The sector must move beyond planning. It is time to implement net zero strategies and scale up investments in decarbonisation solutions.
Speakers and Panellists
Christopher Imbsen
Vice-President Sustainability & Research
WTTC
Ms Shannon Guihan
Chief TreadRight & Sustainability Officer
The Travel Corporation
Dr. Jesko-Philipp Neuenburg
Managing Director, Global Travel & Aviation Sustainability Lead
Accenture
Lucas Bobes
Group Environmental Officer
Amadeus
Agenda
Welcome & opening remarks
Overview of WTTC’s 2nd Edition of the Roadmap and Key findings
Technical insight into the Roadmap findings and action framework
Business success stories
Audience Q&A
Webinar Close
Watch the Recording
A Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism - 2nd Edition
This second edition aims to offer insights into the status quo of climate action for the Travel & Tourism sector, as of 2024. Key challenges across selected industries are discussed, supported by a tangible action plan to help the sector to net zero emissions by 2050.
