ENA Sectors 2025-10-30 16:07:28 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Oct 30 (KNN)</strong> A new report has urged Indias IT companies to adopt sustainable travel policies to cut down their carbon emissions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Recommendations include flying economy, opting for non-stop flights, using trains or buses for shorter journeys, and limiting frequent flyer trips.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report, titled Urgency and Potential of Aviation Impact Mitigation in India, was prepared by cBalance.in &mdash; a climate solutions firm that develops strategies to reduce environmental impact. It highlights that the IT industry is among the largest contributors to business-related air travel emissions in India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the report, air travel produces 285 kg of CO₂ per passenger over a 1,000 km journey, compared to 30 kg for trains and 70 kg for buses. This makes flying the most polluting mode of travel despite its speed and convenience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To align with global emission goals such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), cBalance.in recommends IT firms introduce incentives like bonuses for employees who use low-carbon travel options and meet company emission targets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among eight major IT firms evaluated between 2019-20 and 2023-24, five were found to need stronger efforts to meet climate goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Wipro Technologies stood out as a leader in reducing business travel emissions, with its policies encouraging the use of trains for business trips.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">For policymakers, the report suggests implementing aviation emission caps, imposing carbon taxes on air travel, discouraging short-distance flights, and investing in high-speed and regional rail networks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The study also examined the social impact of airport expansion projects in Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu, noting displacement and inadequate compensation for local communities whose lands were acquired for development.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43932 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/report-urges-it-firms-to-adopt-greener-travel-practices 2025-10-30 16:07:28 knnindia.co.in