Sustainability Add-Ons for Your Next Company Trip

Let’s face it: most companies aren’t making eco-unfriendly choices on purpose. But even a routine team offsite—with flights, branded swag, and shuttle buses—can unintentionally leave a significant carbon footprint.

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And here's the thing: your employees care. The people joining that offsite? They compost. They bike to work. They refill their Stanley cups religiously. So if your event plan still includes plastic folders and diesel buses, it’s going to feel outdated fast.

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The good news? Sustainability doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing move. You can start small. In fact, you can start with the add-ons. Little tweaks. Easy wins. Things you can plug into your existing trip without blowing up the budget or needing a 3-month sustainability overhaul.

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Here are a few eco-friendly add-ons that make your group travel greener—and your team feel great about it.

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1. Sustainable Swag That Doesn’t Suck

You know what’s not cool anymore? Tote bags that tear and plastic pens that dry up before you get to the hotel.

Instead, give your travelers things they’ll actually want to use:

• Collapsible water bottles or stylish metal ones
• Reusable cutlery or travel utensil kits
• Eco-friendly phone chargers (solar-powered, biodegradable materials)
• Digital agendas instead of paper packets

It’s swag that says: "We planned this like it’s 2025."

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2. Offset Without the Headache

You don’t need to create a sustainability department to start offsetting your group’s emissions. Just build it into your trip planning.

Here’s how:

• Choose a trusted offset partner like Cool Effect or Sustainable Travel International
• Calculate the group’s emissions (most providers offer simple tools)
• Pay to offset or offer it as an opt-in for employees

It can be as easy as adding a checkbox during registration. Low lift, high impact.

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3. Ditch the Shuttles (or at Least Rethink Them)

We get it. Getting 100 people from the hotel to the venue can feel like herding cats. But consider this:

• In walkable cities, offer public transit passes or rideshare credits instead of chartering buses.
• Create an interactive map of walkable routes and spots nearby.
• If you do need shuttles, book with electric or hybrid transportation vendors.

You’ll look smart. Your team will love the flexibility. And the planet will thank you.

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4. Choose Greener Flights (Yes, That’s a Thing Now)

Not all flights are created equal. Some airlines are leaning hard into sustainability: investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), upgrading to more fuel-efficient fleets, and offering built-in offset options.

When you work with a travel partner (like, ahem, AllFly), you can:

• Request direct flights to cut emissions
• Pick carriers with the strongest green track records
• Avoid legacy planes with terrible fuel efficiency

Booking smart = better for your budget and your footprint.

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5. Book with Purpose: Eco-Conscious Hotels & Venues

More hotels than ever are promoting their sustainability creds—and it’s not just about the towel reuse signs.

Look for venues with:

• LEED certification or equivalent sustainability benchmarks
• Local sourcing for food and beverage
• Waste reduction policies (composting, recycling, no plastic bottles)

Ask for their sustainability packet. Good ones have it. Great ones brag about it.

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Final Thought: Sustainability = Status Symbol

In 2025, green travel isn’t just a bonus—it’s a brand move. Your company’s trip says something about who you are.

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So even if you’re not planting forests in Patagonia, the small stuff still matters. Your attendees will notice. Your partners will appreciate it. And you get to look like a forward-thinking planner who knows how to do good and look good doing it.

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Let’s make group travel smarter, cleaner, and a little more 2025.

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Need help planning group flights with sustainability in mind? That’s our thing. Talk to AllFly and we’ll help you get there—efficiently, affordably, and yes, a little greener too.