Calculate your business travel emissions reliably and transparently. atmosfair’s business travel reporting not only provides the basis for CSRD and other ESG reports but also identifies specific opportunities to reduce emissions. Through detailed analyses by mode of transport, including distinctions between airlines, travel classes, and other categories, companies gain a solid data foundation that enables them to organise business travel more climate-consciously in the future and measure their progress.
Product description
Business travel is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in many companies. In service sector companies, in particular, it often accounts for a significant proportion of total emissions and is therefore a key component of sustainability reporting. With atmosfair’s business travel reporting, companies can track the emissions from their business travel in a way that is ethical, transparent and action-oriented. The calculation covers all key components of a business trip – including air travel, rail journeys, hotel stays, hire cars and taxis.
atmosfair recommends calculating emissions in accordance with the VDR standard, which atmosfair developed in collaboration with the German Business Travel Association (VDR). The standard is applicable worldwide and, thanks to its level of detail, is not only reliable but also action-oriented. In addition to the VDR standard, atmosfair enables calculations using other established methods such as the GHG Protocol / GRI, DEFRA, VFU or ICAO. The detailed data set and analysis highlight where emissions arise and which measures can help to reduce them. This provides companies with a robust basis for reporting, climate protection management and strategic decision-making.
What do companies receive?
- A detailed business travel report in PDF format
- Emissions analyses for air travel, rail journeys, hotel stays and hire cars
- Analyses by mode of transport, airline, travel class and other categories
- Calculations in accordance with the VDR standard or the GHG Protocol / GRI, DEFRA, VFU or ICAO
- An Excel file containing all raw data and calculation results
- Individual detailed analyses on request
- Support with interpreting the results
Optional services:
- Analysis of potential emissions and cost savings
- Offsetting of unavoidable business travel emissions through atmosfair’s climate action projects
Benefits for your business
- Meeting CSRD and ESG requirements: The emissions data can be used directly in sustainability and ESG reports, including CSRD reporting. Companies receive transparent and reliable data to document their business travel emissions.
- Creating transparency for informed decisions: atmosfair’s business travel reporting goes beyond simply calculating emissions. The detailed analysis highlights which modes of transport, airlines, travel classes and routes are particularly emissions-intensive.
- Identifying reduction potential: Understanding the causes of emissions is essential to reducing them effectively. The detailed data set enables companies to evaluate measures in a targeted manner and assess their impact. For example, alternative modes of transport, airlines and travel classes can be compared in terms of their climate impact. This provides companies with a robust basis for strategic decisions and the continuous reduction of business travel emissions.
- Making progress measurable: Regular business travel reports allow companies to track developments over several years and document the effectiveness of measures transparently.
Why atmosfair?
Data that enable action
Many business travel reporting providers supply only standardised emissions figures based on averages. In contrast, atmosfair’s business travel reporting lays the foundation for concrete decisions and action. It enables companies to assess the impact of changes to airlines, travel classes, modes of transport and travel policies, and to derive effective measures to reduce emissions. This provides a reliable basis for sustainability management, reporting and strategic decision-making.
Non-profit and independent
As a non-profit climate action organisation, atmosfair’s focus is on the quality of emissions calculations and effective climate action.
Standards and certifications
atmosfair’s emissions calculations comply with CSRD and CountEmissionsEU requirements. Certification of the VDR standard in accordance with ISO 14083 is planned for 2026. The standard provides a basis for the uniform and transparent calculation of emissions from passenger and freight transport and supports compliance with the requirements of the European CountEmissionsEU Regulation.
Pricing
The price depends on the scope of the business travel report. Companies receive a bespoke quote based on their travel volume and the services required. If the calculated emissions are offset through atmosfair, the business travel report is provided free of charge.
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