Andrew Wescott
Head of External and Regulatory Affairs | Addison Lee
Sustainability Summit & AGM
Sponsored By TripActions, Direct ATPI, Addison Lee, Advito, Hilton, hubli
Sustainability Summit & AGM
Our Environmental Imperative - The era of responsible travel
It is clearly evident there is an increasing global sense of urgency to address and tackle climate change. Remove - Reduce - Replace are three key words that we should place before decisions on actions that impact the planet, if we can’t remove emissions then we must reduce them and as a final step look to how we replace or offset. We all recognize that business travel has an important part to play in our world, economically/socially and in some cases environmentally. However we must ensure that we look at how we do it in the most responsible way, leaving the least amount of negative environmental impact that we can.
Carbon offsetting, Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, Paris Agreement, Science Based Targets are some of the initiatives driving conversations across industry to address global warming. But what do they all mean in practice and what is the right approach in recommending or presenting a sustainable business travel programme for our own organization’s?
The aim of this event is to bring our community together to discuss and debate how we can all underpin our return to business travel in the most responsible way – we have a unique opportunity to rebuild differently given the cessation of global travel over the last 19 months. The half day, afternoon event, will open by addressing why the time is now and bring us all up to speed with what the various terms and initiatives actually mean and how we can help support them.
We then move into a number of sessions which aim to leave everyone with an increased understanding of why we need to take ownership now and what steps we can take to truly champion a sustainable and responsible travelprogramme.
Following the event there is also the opportunity to stay for ITMs AGM and social networking, which will commence at 17:00.
Please note, that if you wish to attend the AGM, all ITM members can do so for free. Please email us here if you are interested in attending.
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This event will be ITM's first in person event since the start of the pandemic. In order to attend the event in person, we kindly request you show proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test taken within 24 hours of the event.
Timings and agenda may change.
This event is now closed to our Supplier members as we are reaching capacity. If you wish to register your interest please email secretariat@itm.org.uk and we will add you to our wait list should a space become avaialble.
It is clearly evident there is an increasing global sense of urgency to address and tackle climate change. Remove - Reduce - Replace are three key words that we should place before decisions on actions that impact the planet, if we can’t remove emissions then we must reduce them and as a final step look to how we replace or offset. We all recognize that business travel has an important part to play in our world, economically/socially and in some cases environmentally. However we must ensure that we look at how we do it in the most responsible way, leaving the least amount of negative environmental impact that we can.
Carbon offsetting, Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, Paris Agreement, Science Based Targets are some of the initiatives driving conversations across industry to address global warming. But what do they all mean in practice and what is the right approach in recommending or presenting a sustainable business travel programme for our own organization’s?
The aim of this event is to bring our community together to discuss and debate how we can all underpin our return to business travel in the most responsible way – we have a unique opportunity to rebuild differently given the cessation of global travel over the last 19 months. The half day, afternoon event, will open by addressing why the time is now and bring us all up to speed with what the various terms and initiatives actually mean and how we can help support them.
We then move into a number of sessions which aim to leave everyone with an increased understanding of why we need to take ownership now and what steps we can take to truly champion a sustainable and responsible travelprogramme.
Following the event there is also the opportunity to stay for ITMs AGM and social networking, which will commence at 17:00.
Please note, that if you wish to attend the AGM, all ITM members can do so for free. Please email us here if you are interested in attending.
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This event will be ITM's first in person event since the start of the pandemic. In order to attend the event in person, we kindly request you show proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test taken within 24 hours of the event.
Timings and agenda may change.
This event is now closed to our Supplier members as we are reaching capacity. If you wish to register your interest please email secretariat@itm.org.uk and we will add you to our wait list should a space become avaialble.
Partners & Sponsors
Gold
Title Sponsor
TripActions
Other
Title Sponsor
Addison Lee
Title Sponsor
Advito
Title Sponsor
Direct ATPI
Title Sponsor
Hilton
Title Sponsor
hubli
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Katie Skitterall
Group Commercial Director | Direct ATPI
Mark Corbett
Founder & Director | Thrust Carbon
Cristina Chimenti
Head of Travel | Sky UK Limited
Gemma King
Vice President, Global Corporate Travel | Omnicom Group
Gergana Halatcheva
Senior Vice President | Global Hospitality Services
Mark Nunan
Chief Operating Officer | hubli
Tanya Clifford
Vice President, Hilton Worldwide Sales - EMEA | Hilton
Simone Buckley
Enterprise Growth Lead | Amadeus Cytric
Venue
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
About Venue
Commanding stunning views over the River Thames and the Tower of London, Tower Suites is dominating the game for luxury hotels with a view. Boasting some of the best panoramic views from 5 star hotels and apartments in Central London, the city’s famous business district is right on the doorstep; in the midst of some of London’s most iconic tourist attractions, the financial heartland, and Tower Hill station
Address
100 MinoriesLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC3N 1JY
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
15min walk from Liverpool Street Station
By Tube
Tower Hill Tube Station
Parking
Nearest parking available is the Minories Car Park and Q-Park Car Park
Location On Map
Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
£ 29.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
1:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
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Webinar
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Webinar
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Networking
All Member 12 November 2025
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Networking
All Member 19 November 2025
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Showcase
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Showcase
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The quick-fire format will focus the presenters' minds to showcase what makes them the ideal partner in these challenging times and how they have pivoted their business to support the changing needs of the travel buyer and traveller. Key takeaways * Benchmark the suppliers against their competitors. * Discover what is new, from small to large providers. * Ask anonymous questions directly to the showcase presenters What to expect * A Zoom event consisting of a concise, punchy presentation/demo followed by a Q&A section from each of our selected suppliers. * Ask anonymous questions to the speakers during their presentations to obtain the information that you want answers to. * You have the opportunity to use the chat functionality to discuss the propositions with your fellow buyer members on the call. Register for Part One here [https://www.itm.org.uk/events/evt-001008]
Social
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