Brussels – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) supports the Toulouse Declaration on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation, launched at the European Union Aviation Summit on 4 February. The declaration signals a growing political momentum to deliver emission reductions in the aviation sector, which is a key element in the sustainability journey of GBTA and the business travel industry.

The declaration is the first public-private initiative of its kind, bringing together over 35 European countries, the EU institutions, and numerous industry stakeholders in a commitment to decarbonise air travel by 2050. GBTA commends the declaration for its ambitious and balanced approach to achieve long-term sustainability in the aviation sector.

“We are fully supportive of the Toulouse Declaration as the commitments made align with GBTA’s own sustainability objectives, to support alliances across the travel eco-system and a basket of measures to decarbonise both European and international air travel. Through the use of sustainable aviation fuels, market-based measures such as CORSIA, improved aircraft technology, and financial incentives, we believe these ambitious targets can be met,” said Suzanne Neufang, CEO GBTA.

“GBTA encourages other International organisations, stakeholders, and countries from outside the EU to endorse the declaration, to accelerate the global delivery of sustainable aviation and to ensure air transport continues to contribute to global mobility.”

About GBTA

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world's premiere business travel and meetings trade organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area and serving stakeholders across six continents. GBTA and its 8,000+ members represent and advocate for the $1.48 trillion global travel business and meetings industry. GBTA and the GBTA Foundation deliver world-class education, events, research, advocacy and media to a growing global network of more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts. For more information visit gbta.org.

About the GBTA Foundation

The mission of the GBTA Foundation, the US 501c3 charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association, is to help the global business travel industry create a positive impact and better future for people and the planet. The GBTA Foundation focuses on the strategy and execution of GBTA's global sustainability programs, supporting initiatives related to climate action; diversity, equity and inclusion; and other talent-related topics via education, research and advocacy. For more information visit gbtafoundation.org.