Choose low carbon travel
When travel is unavoidable, you can still plan it in a way to minimise the climate impacts.
19 November 2022
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’sÌýTravel Expenses PolicyÌýstates Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff mustÌý“select the most carbon-efficient way of reaching your destination, even if this may not necessarily be the cheapest.''
The travel hierarchyÌý
Choose active travel where possible
If the meeting is local, if you can, walk or cycle or scoot all or part of the way.Ìý
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- You can claim expenses for journeys made by bike throughÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê iExpenses Claims.
Use public transport
If walking or cycling is not feasible, consider public transport.ÌýFor longer journeys, take the train.
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Consider car sharingÌý
When driving is the only practical option, consider car sharing.Ìý Ìý
- Or find ways to reduce your need to travel.Ìý
Flying is the least preferred option
If there is no other way of making your journey, try to fly direct or minimise connections, choose economy class over business class and offset your travel.Ìý
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