At the Advantage conference in Benidorm on Monday (22 May), Lo Bue-Said outlined how supporting agents with their ESG strategies is "a top priority" for the consortium.
To support the development of products and services, Advantage is introducing a Sustainability Member Steering Group made up of a mix of members to help develop and input into the strategy.
Colleagues across Advantage HQ have also been recruited as "sustainability ambassadors" to help keep the business focused and embed sustainability across the business.
Lo Bue-Said added: "Our members have been focused on rebuilding their business following the pandemic and now the next crisis faces our businesses – the impact of climate change.
"We are committed to providing them with the tools to start taking their first steps now, and we are confident that Advantage is in the best possible position to support our members in developing their own ESG frameworks."
Lo Bue-Said also confirmed through its partnership with Trees4Travel, Advantage is offsetting all emissions from this year’s conference, as well as delegates’ travel to Benidorm.
During the session, Lo Bue-Said also confirmed members now have access to Trees4Travel and two further sustainability partners to support them, from managing the development of their own ESG frameworks, through to offering clients tools for offsetting carbon omission.
Through the partnership with Advantage, Trees4Travel will be offering a portfolio of products to both retail travel agents and TMCs to help them manage omissions for their clients.
