Sustainability: Amadeus' top ten milestones for 2024
We believe the world around us matters. When we’re developing new technology and brainstorming ways to make the travel experience better, our environment, our communities, and our destinations are always a part of the picture. That’s why we’re really proud of our sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, governance) milestones this year.
When it comes to the environment, we designed and launched innovative solutions aimed at helping travelers to reduce their environmental impact. On the social front, we empowered impact-driven entrepreneurs in the travel and tourism industry, partnered with a global non-profit organization delivering humanitarian aid, and we continued to support inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. And although governance might get the least attention in the ESG trifecta, we take it just as seriously, because strong, sustainable, corporate governance paves the way for progress. We believe that transparency, integrity, and respect are simply good for business - and people have noticed!
Keep reading to discover the ten sustainability milestones we’re celebrating from 2024:
Environmental
- In July,Amadeus launched the Travel Impact Suite,
a set of solutions that provides emissions information covering everything from flights, hotels, rail and car bookings, so travelers can make informed decisions that cover environmental impact as well as cost and convenience. Designed specifically with sustainability in mind, these tools are free of charge for all our customers.
- Amadeus’ net zero commitments were validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi),
a globally recognized non-profit supporting corporate sustainability efforts. SBTi developsstandards, tools and guidance for companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to reach net-zero by 2050. We’re one of only5,500 companies globally
to have met this high standard.
- Two new case studies looking at the impact of Amadeus Altéa Departure Control and Amadeus Airport Sequence Manager, which found that, based on estimations, these IT solutions would havereduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 metric tons in 2023. The research found that, by extrapolation , if all applicable airports and airlines used these IT solutions in 2023, global aviation emissions could drop by 0.6%, which could save 5.7 million metric tons of CO2 per year.
Social
- TheAmadeus Travel4Impact Network is now global.
Our 4th edition of this innovation training program and network run by Amadeus with IE University supports small to medium-sized impact-driven enterprises (SMEs) in the travel and tourism sector. This year we accepted applications from all over the world for the first time. Over the last four years, Travel4Impact has supported more than 100 SMEs to amplify their positive impact and accelerate their digitalization.
- Amadeus scaled up humanitarian relief efforts in support of local communities worldwide by partnering with Airlink.
Airlink is a global humanitarian non-profit organization that delivers critical aid to hard-to-reach communities in crisis through free airlifts of humanitarian cargo and relief workers. This is Amadeus’ first partnership in our newly launched Community Impact Program.
- Amadeus joined the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)to continue our active support as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. The IGLTA provides information and resources to expand LGBTQ+ travel globally. Amadeus is also a founding member of REDI, the first Spanish business network promoting equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace at organizations across Spain.
Environmental & Social Innovation
- Through theAmadeus Lift program, we empower employees to become intrapreneurs by collaborating with colleagues to bring their ideas to life. We have implemented a dedicated ESG track that is currently incubating three sustainability-focused ideas: one on Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates, another on increasing the use of bikes as a mode of transport, and finally the third on purpose-driven donations.
Governance
- Amadeus was named as one of the top ten most trusted Software & Technology companies of 2024 by Newsweek,
ranking between IBM and Microsoft. That’s no small feat: this list recognizes companies that earned the confidence of consumers, investors and employees by producing quality products, paying employees fair wages and appointing effective leaders. Additionally,Amadeus ranked 23 on Time Magazine’s list of the World’s Best Companies of 2024,
which evaluates employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability. Amadeus was also listed amongTime’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024
for our efforts to build financial growth while also committing to business resilience and reduced environmental impact.
- Amadeus has received multiple accolades for our efforts in diversity and employee satisfaction as well as our commitment to the planet. The Financial Times included Amadeus in its list ofEurope’s Climate Leaders
andLeaders in Diversity.
This is the 6th year running that Amadeus has been recognized as a Diversity Leader. Forbes listed Amadeus on its list of theWorld’s Best Employers,
highlighting exceptional employee benefits, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities. Additionally, Amadeus ranked 150 out of 400 on Forbes' list of theWorld’s Top Companies for Women in 2024.
- Amadeus’ external credentials continue to be strong. For the 13th consecutive year, Amadeus has been included in theDow Jones Sustainability Index for demonstrating strength in corporate sustainability. We have also been included in the FTSE4Good Index for the 10th consecutive year, highlighting our commitment to ESG factors.
As we reflect on these achievements, we're inspired to continue our journey towards a more sustainable future for travel. At Amadeus, we believe that every step we take today paves the way for a better tomorrow. Together, let's keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability, making travel work better for everyone, everywhere.
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