About Us
Embark on a Sustainable Travel and Transportation Journey with STTN
The travel industry faces a crucial crossroads in a world increasingly concerned with environmental impact and social responsibility. We face the challenge of balancing the joy of exploration and discovery with the responsibility of preserving our planet for future generations. At the Sustainable Travel and Transportation Network (STTN), we believe sustainable travel is not just an option but an imperative.
A Community of Changemakers
STTN is a thriving community of travel and transportation professionals, organizations, and individuals committed to shaping a sustainable future for our industry. We are united by our shared vision of a world where travel experiences are enriching, environmentally responsible, and socially impactful.
Our Mission: Empowering Sustainable Travel
Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower businesses and individuals to embrace sustainable travel practices. We achieve this through a multifaceted approach:
Education and Awareness: We provide comprehensive resources, workshops, and training programs to help businesses and travelers understand the principles and benefits of sustainable travel.
Partnership and Collaboration: We foster collaboration among industry leaders, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to drive global sustainable travel initiatives.
Certification and Recognition: We offer a sustainable travel certification program recognizing businesses committed to minimizing their environmental impact and promoting social responsibility.
Our Sustainability Initiatives: Paving the Way for a Greener Future
At STTN, we believe that every step, no matter how small, contributes to a greener and more sustainable future for our industry. We actively engage in various sustainability initiatives to promote responsible travel practices and transform our industry. Our initiatives include:
Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool: Helping businesses assess their sustainability practices and identify areas for improvement.
Fundamentals of Sustainable Business Travel Online Course: Equipping travel professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make sustainable choices.
Sustainable Policy Generator: Providing the guidance and content necessary to generate required or desired sustainable travel policies, environmental policies, and many DEI, human rights, and other focused social policies.
Sustainability Pledge: Encouraging businesses to commit to continuous improvement in their sustainability efforts.
Sustainability Certification: Recognizing businesses that have demonstrated exceptional sustainability leadership.
Faculty and Staff
Meet the experts and thought leaders responsible for our educational programs and those helping deliver the membership experience at STTN.
Sign the Pledge
Every company wanting to join the network must sign our Sustainability Pledge before their membership to STTN can be approved.
Partners
We are not arrogant enough to think we can do this ourselves. STTN partners with companies whose expertise adds value to our services.
The Benefits of Joining STTN
As a member of STTN, you gain access to a wealth of resources, opportunities, and support to help you advance your sustainability goals. Our benefits include:
Become a Leader in Sustainable Travel: Gain a competitive edge by positioning your business as a pioneer in sustainable travel practices.
Reduce Your Environmental Footprint: Access tools and resources to measure, track, and reduce your carbon emissions and environmental impact.
Strengthen Your Social Responsibility: Contribute to the well-being of local communities and support sustainable travel initiatives.
Enhance Your Brand Reputation: Attract eco-conscious consumers and build a reputation for environmental stewardship.
Network with Industry Experts: Connect with a global network of sustainable travel professionals to share knowledge and best practices.
Empower Your Employees: Engage your workforce in sustainability initiatives, fostering a sense of purpose and shared responsibility.
Together, We Can Transform the Travel Industry
By joining STTN, you are joining a community and a movement. We invite you to embark on this journey with us as we work together to shape a future where sustainable travel is not just an option but the norm. Let’s create a legacy of responsible travel, one that leaves a positive impact on our planet and the communities we explore.
Together, we can make a world of difference.
A critical role for STTN is integrating each member into the STTN sustainability network to help build awareness and understanding of the core concepts of sustainability from all three perspectives; economic, environmental, and social.
The Sustainable Travel & Transportation Network provides a vibrant, professional, and inclusive community of travel, transportation, and sustainability professionals and practitioners. The STTN organization has been created and is dedicated to transferring the knowledge of subject matter experts to support individuals, and their organizations, in the transition from siloed sector-based buyers and sellers into highly charged cross-channel organizations where sustainability and inclusivity are core principles.
By fostering business growth with like-minded companies committed to the provision of services that are environmentally and socially responsible, STTN members will:
- Help to integrate the world of “movement” by creating sustainable programs to encourage business growth, attract top talent, reduce expenses and improve communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Establish a structured/tiered certification program built upon ISO 31030/IEC 31010 – Travel Risk Management and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system standards to confirm each participant’s achievements in achieving their sustainability goals.
- Providing members with the tools and technologies to facilitate the measurement and management of emissions and the ability to provide their corporate clients with consolidated real-time reporting for all trips.
- Networking (both online and in-person) events showcasing suppliers, vendors, and others providing services and products that allow members to improve efficiencies, reduce emissions, minimize risk and subsequently increase profits.
