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GBTA Welcomes New EU Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions 

ByFintan Hastings

Brussels, Belgium (29 April 2026) −The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomes the final approval of the CountEmissionsEU Regulation by the European Parliament yesterday. This new law establishes a consistent and accurate methodology for calculating emissions from transport services, including air and ground transport. This initiative is critical for business travellers, as it will help them make more sustainable choices by enabling them to compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers and modes…

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GBTA Welcomes EU Approval of Package Travel Directive and Exclusion of Business Travel

ByFintan Hastings

GBTA welcomes the approval of the revised Package Travel Directive by the European Parliament today and strongly supports the exclusion of business travel from its scope, a provision that ensures corporate travel services will not be subject to regulatory obligations designed for the leisure travel sector.   This outcome represents an important recognition by EU policymakers of the distinct nature of business travel and responds to longstanding industry calls for legal clarity. Business…