/travelservices/taxonomy/term/107/all en /travelservices/tips/sustainable-travel/lodging-tips <p><b>Look for more sustainable lodging options. </b>Some hotels and guesthouses take tangible steps to reduce their environmental impacts. Research carefully, and refer to credible sustainability ranking and certification schemes where available such as <a href="http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/">Green Key Global</a>, <a href="https://greenglobe.com/">Green Globe</a> or <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/GreenLeaders">Trip Advisor’s Green Leaders</a></p> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:48:35 +0000 helene.grosjean@mcgill.ca 828 at /travelservices /travelservices/tips/sustainable-travel/transportation-tips <p><b>Prioritize rail over air travel for shorter trips. </b>The carbon intensity of short-haul air travel (<490 miles) is disproportionately higher because a greater portion of emissions are generated during the take-off and landing cycle. Rail travel is an excellent option, especially within Europe, Japan, and eastern North America. Discounts are available to UUÖ±²¥ians through <a href="/travelservices/transport/book-train/book-train">Via Rail</a><br /> <br /></p> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:44:29 +0000 helene.grosjean@mcgill.ca 827 at /travelservices /travelservices/tips/sustainable-travel/general-tips <p>Here are some general tips to guide you:</p> <p><b>Look for opportunities to avoid University-related travel. </b>Actively identify events where you could benefit from the activity using virtual and online means of attendance and communication.</p> <p><b>Make use of online programming and technologies. </b>Conferences and events often host at least some programming online. Contact event organizers to inquire about virtual options. Video-conferencing and other tools can help replace a portion of meetings and other events requiring travel.</p> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:40:37 +0000 helene.grosjean@mcgill.ca 826 at /travelservices /travelservices/tips/sustainable-travel <p>Procurement Services collaborates closely with the Office of Sustainability to implement the University’s <a href="/sustainability/files/sustainability/vision_2020_climate_sustainability_action_plan.pdf">Vision 2020: Climate and Sustainability Action Plan</a>. In addition to setting a carbon neutrality target for 2040, this plan identifies the need for our community to travel more sustainably.</p> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:31:44 +0000 helene.grosjean@mcgill.ca 825 at /travelservices