The Science Based Targets initiative has validated American Express Global Business Travel’s plans to reduce carbon emissions, the travel management company announced Thursday.

Amex GBT has pledged to reduce 80 percent of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30 percent in the same timeframe. Additionally, the TMC committed to “engaging 67 percent of its airline suppliers by emissions, covering use of sold products, to set science-based targets by 2028.”

On a longer-term basis, Amex GBT committed to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2050 by 90 percent from a 2019 base.

The SBTi is an initiative of several climate-related groups that assists companies in setting science-based greenhouse gas emissions-reduction targets to achieve net-zero goals. The group requires companies to submit plans to achieve such goals within 24 months of a net-zero commitment. Validation is no certainty; earlier this year, the group removed the commitments of scores of companies for failure to develop plans for sufficient mitigation

Marriott International secured similar validation earlier this year. 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Aurora Expeditions, a pioneer in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has announced the appointment of Greg Cormier to the role of Chief Marketing Officer.

Based in Toronto, Cormier will be responsible for driving global growth for the brand, with a particular focus on the enhancement of the company’s digital experience as well as growing market share in North America.

Bringing more than 20 years’ of experience in brand and digital marketing, Greg will work closely with the Aurora Expeditions global marketing and sales teams to support the scaling of operations as Aurora prepares to welcome its third purpose-built small ship in 2025.

“I am thrilled to have joined Aurora Expeditions at this pivotal moment for the brand,” commented Cormier. “With two modern, small expedition ships and a third launching in 2025, I’m excited to build on the incredible work that has already been done and lead the team into this next chapter of global growth and expansion.”

Aurora Expeditions recently released its Arctic and Beyond 2026 season of voyages, including its first expeditions to Southeast Asia as well as its new Small Ship Cruise product, sailing in the Mediterranean, Atlantic Coast, British Isles and more.

Aurora Expeditions is an Australian-owned adventure travel company that has pioneered experiential travel for over 33 years. A Certified B Corporation™️ and proudly carbon neutral, at the heart of each experience is a commitment to the protection and preservation of our planet.

Founded on the guiding principles of adventure and endless exploration, our carefully curated small-ship voyages offer immersive activities, more time off ship and thoughtful enrichment programs in some of the planet’s most remote and incredible places.

Aurora’s two purpose-built small ships, Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle are designed for global discovery. The company’s third ship, Douglas Mawson, will set sail in December 2025.

George is the News Feed Manager, Content Creator, and Social Media Manager at the TravelDailyNews network of online newspapers. At the same time, he is completing his studies in the Department of Business Administration at the Athens University of Economics and Business.