Welcome to the Carbon Compass, a sustainability and planet-focused subseries of the Business of Travel podcast.  In each episode, we will unveil inspiring stories, innovative strategies, and impactful initiatives from special guests: Leaders committed to steering the course toward a more sustainable future for business travel. Together, we explore, unpack, and demystify the world of sustainability in business travel.  In this first episode, Mike Nicholus, Global Operations Environment Director for Accenture, explores what sustainable business travel means in the context of global sustainability efforts, and dives into what was needed internally to move the needle on sustainability. Lastly, he gives some insights on what the future of sustainable business travel might look like.  The Business of Travel Podcast is your ultimate guide to navigating the ever-evolving realm of business travel. Each week, a new episode hosted by seasoned corporate travel professionals presents an engaging and enlightening exploration of key topics shaping the world of business travel today.   The Business of Travel is the official podcast of the Global Business Travel Association. Visit www.gbta.org to learn more.    Host & Guest Info  Mike Nicholus, Accenture  Fanny Everard, GBTA    Key Topics Discussed  Sustainability, GBTA Foundation, Climate Change,  Travel Management, Carbon Accounting, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive      If you enjoyed this episode, here are some similar shows  Behind the Scenes at COP28: A Global Business Travel Perspective  How AI is (Re)Shaping Business Travel: A Conversation with McKinsey  GBTA Board View: Reflections & Projections    Transcript View the Episode Transcript Here    Connect with GBTA   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License