Synergy Pledges 2030 Carbon-Neutral Goal

Serviced accommodation provider Synergy Global Housing has committed to joining the Science Based Targets initiative in becoming carbon neutral by 2030, the company announced Tuesday.

The commitment will “align Synergy and SBTi as they collaborate to develop a clearly defined roadmap aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” the company said.

According to the company’s statement, SBTi is a partnership that “promotes best practice in emissions reductions in line with net-zero targets” comprised of nonprofit CDP, World Resources Institute, the World Wide Fund for Nature and the United Nations Global Compact.

As part of the partnership and in order to achieve accreditation, Synergy must develop an official emissions reduction target in line with SBTi’s criteria, present its target to the SBTi for official validation, announce its targets to its stakeholders and report on its company-wide emissions annually, according to Synergy. The company did not give a date by which it would submit its plan.

Other travel-related companies that have committed to SBTi or made similar pledges include Marriott International, American Express, Accor, BCD Travel, CWT, Hilton Hotels Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp., IHG Hotels & Resorts and Meliá Hotels International.

Angelique Platas www.businesstravelnews.com