🛒 Ingredients for approx. 1 company
* 1 pinch of critical questioning (for each planned trip)
* 2-3 bundles of meaningful multiple appointments
* 1-2 BahnCards or climate tickets
* 1 environmentally friendly mobility mix (rail, public transport, bicycle, e-car sharing)
* 1 travel policy with sustainability note
* 1 portion of CO₂ compensation
* 1 tool for measuring emissions (CO₂ dashboard, travel tool or similar)
* 1 cup of employee training & certification
* 3 spoonfuls of motivation (e.g. via bonuses or train vacation days)
* Some courage to change and set an example
👩🍳 How to make the recipe
- Check travel requirements:
Question before every trip: Does it really have to be on site? - If not: serve a digital meeting. - Bundle several appointments:
A good meal instead of snacks - a longer journey with several stops saves emissions and effort. - Choose means of transportation responsibly:
Avoid short-haul flights - opt for rail! Rail travel saves CO₂, reduces stress and gives you time to work.
On site: Rely on e-mobility, sharing, public transport or job bikes. - Compensate & control:
Flights cannot always be avoided - but they can be offset! Tools for measuring emissions help to keep an overview. - Stay & behave sustainably:
Prefer green hotels, don't change towels every day, bring a water bottle. Small deeds - big impact. - Establish a framework with travel guidelines:
Revise travel guidelines: Rail instead of short flights, economy instead of business, give preference to climate-friendly providers. - Build knowledge & motivation:
Train, inspire and reward employees for sustainable mobility - e.g. with bike-to-work or extra leave for train travel. - Bleisure instead of burnout:
Combine work and private life occasionally - less travel, more motivation, better CO₂ balance. Combining business (work/job) & leisure (free time) = Bleisure
📌 Tip from the chef
This recipe is best "cooked" together: with clear guidelines, internal communication, managers as role models - and the willingness to break new ground.
Have fun cooking!
Anyone who has tried or modified the recipe, feel free to comment!
This recipe is from
Frank Brown