Webjet’s green progress

WEBJET has released its annual sustainability report, which shows the online travel agency’s (OTA) strides towards improving its environmental and social impact.

The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Webjet’s recent ecofocused achievements, including becoming a Toitu ‘net carbon zero’ certified organisation after offsetting its emissions through the purchase of carbon credits.

The report identifies the OTA’s Sustainable Traveller carbon offset program as a big driver in its progress towards net zero carbon emissions ( TD 04 Sep 2020).

In FY23, the program offset 40,400 tonnes of carbon emissions, up 127% from the previous year, as well achieving a 64% increase in the number of transactions offsetting emissions, and a 107% rise in the number of flight kms that were offset.

Also highlighted within the report are various measures in place across Webjet’s global offices aimed at minimising the company’s environmental footprint, including the installation of energy efficient lighting and reducing paper usage.

Additionally, the report revealed Webjet’s plans to establish a Sustainability Committee made up of representatives from key areas across the company.

The report goes on to highlight the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, such as the 40:40 Vision, which is a commitment to having women comprise at least 40% of senior management by 2030.

Webject has already undertaken several efforts in support of this goal, including ‘Women in Webjet’, a company-wide mentoring program for women employees, and a paygap analysis conducted for Webjet OTA and GoSee, with any inconsistencies to be addressed in FY24.