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Following a sustainable travel programme is an absolute must for any modern-day traveller.\u00a0 As the development of green technology continues to accelerate and more climate-conscious policies are introduced, businesses have more carbon-busting tactics available to them than ever before.<\/p>\n
One of the most cost-effective of these tactics involves taking advantage of modal shift opportunities. But what are modal shifts? And how can you make the most of them?<\/p>\n
Simply put, a modal shift refers to the change of one mode of transportation to another. By adopting slight adjustments to your travel schedule, mainly by substituting carbon-heavy transport options to lighter ones, you can make a serious difference to your carbon footprint.<\/p>\n
Here are our top 5 modal shift opportunities that you can consider to effectively reduce the environmental impact of your travel programme right now.<\/p>\n
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The ultimate person-powered vehicle since 1817, bicycles are an extremely green alternative to almost every other form of transportation. Although carbon is emitted during the manufacturing process of a commercial bicycle, riding one produces absolutely zero pollution, and the CO2 cost of their production is quickly offset.<\/p>\n
Cycling to and from meetings, particularly in urban environments, is brilliantly cost-effective and healthy to boot. It\u2019s a great option for business travellers who are looking for a truly carbon neutral experience. Plus, with over 1040 bicycle-sharing systems across the world*, there\u2019s plenty of choice.<\/p>\n
*According to a collection from Wikipedia<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Train Travel” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”ROW – Train Travel” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Train Travel” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Train Travel” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Trains are a far more sustainable mode of transportation than air travel and, in many cases, can be used to traverse comparably long distances.<\/p>\n A study from the UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in 2019 found that a passenger on a domestic train was responsible for 41g of CO2 emissions per kilometre travelled compared to 133g per kilometre for those on a domestic flight.\u00a0<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to sacrifice distance either. Travellers from the UK can travel all the way across Europe (and beyond) via train alone, with railway companies increasingly investing in on-carriage technology – such as high-speed Wi-Fi – for those that need to work on the go.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#6D6E71″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chronotrains.gif” alt=”An nimated map showing average train time across Europe via Chronotrains platform” title_text=”Chronotrains” admin_label=”IMAGE – Animated Chronotrain GIF” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLURB – Chronotrain Callout” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”5%|20px|5%|20px|true|true” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ever wondered how far you can travel by train throughout Europe? 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