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💜 Last night, we hosted the event for those of you navigating the wild world of CO₂. We had unfiltered insights from the experts, oven-fresh pizza that vanished in record time, and, of course, Aperols on standby (because, priorities). Big thanks to our incredible speakers—Alexander Dyskin, Amélie Losanes, Christian Elsaesser, Heinz Leonard Hornsby, Michael Nau, Richard Thompson III., Susanne Steinmann, and Torsten Kriedt—and our one-of-a-kind moderator, Cori Moore for keeping it real, and to the brilliant crowd who showed up and brought the energy. Buckle up to save the next one in your calendars soon! 🚀

🎊 2024: A year of milestones, innovation, and progress 🚀 From achieving ISO certification to launching our CO₂ in 5 steps solution suite, and forging game-changing partnerships, this year has been nothing short of transformative. Thank you to all our partners and friends in the industry for being part of this incredible journey! 🫶 Swipe through to relive the highlights that shaped SQUAKE’s journey this year. ➡️ 🥳 Happy holidays and a bright start to 2025 from SQUAKE team! 🎄 🥂

🌍 Carbon budgets for business travel: here's how to implement it effectively 🚀 Financial budgets are second nature in business—why not apply the same principle to CO₂ emissions? With carbon budgets, companies can allocate clear, measurable CO₂ limits, ensuring accountability while also steering cost savings. 🛠 How to get it right: - Set realistic limits based on historical data and growth goals. - Make data actionable with CO₂ visuals throughout booking flows. - Nudge behavior with more sustainable options and clear communication. - Align budgets with smart policies to enforce more sustainable actions. 📊 Examples: - Siemens: Carbon taxes integrate sustainability into booking. - EY: Annual emissions limits encourage smarter travel choices. - WWF-UK: Forecasted travel aligns with sustainability goals. When paired with smart tech and iteration, carbon budgets become a powerful tool for more sustainable corporate travel. More tips and details below. #Sustainability #BusinessTravel #CarbonBudgets #CarbonPolicy #CO2Emissions #Scope3Emissions

🌍 Mein Gastbeitrag auf fvw TravelTalk ist live! Reisen ist so viel mehr als nur Urlaub: Es ist ein Kulturgut, ein Beitrag zu interkulturellem Austausch und persönlicher Erholung. Gleichzeitig wissen wir heute, dass der Tourismus – insbesondere Fern- und Flugreisen – auch große Herausforderungen mit sich bringt: CO₂-Emissionen, Massentourismus und die Belastung lokaler Gemeinschaften. In meinem neuen Gastbeitrag auf fvw TravelTalk teile ich spannende Erkenntnisse darüber, wie Reisen unter den richtigen Bedingungen sogar zu einer effizienteren CO₂-Bilanz beitragen kann. Eine Studie zeigt, wie Umweltregulierungen und nachhaltige Infrastruktur Veränderungen anstoßen können – und was wir als Reisende dazu beitragen können. Es braucht ein Umdenken in der Branche, aber auch bei jedem Einzelnen. Ich diskutiere: ✅ Wie sich nachhaltiges Reisen mit Komfort verbinden lässt. ✅ Warum Alternativen wie SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) so wichtig sind. ✅ Welche Rolle Transparenz und Entscheidungshilfen spielen. Schaut bei fvw TravelTalk vorbei und lest mehr – ich freue mich auf euer Feedback! 🚀 #Nachhaltigkeit #Reisen #CO₂ #Innovation

Automate your CO₂ reporting — No more Excel hell 🚫📊 Many companies in the industry still rely on outdated, manual processes to gather, organize, and report carbon data, like juggling 15 CSVs. 😩 Here's a step-by-step guide to automating emissions reporting, using free (or freemium) tools available on the market: Step 1: Identify Your Data Sources 🛠 Challenge: Emissions data often comes from diverse sources: from travel expenses to supplier and/or partner reports. ✅ Action: Create a list of all the data sources you need to collect emissions information from. 💡 Tools: Use tools like Airtable (free tier) or Google Sheets to catalog and map data sources for better visibility. Step 2: Standardize Data Collection 🛠 Challenge: Data arrives in inconsistent formats, making aggregation painful. ✅ Action: Use templates for emissions data collection that align with established standards like the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. 💡 Tools: Free templates from the GHG Protocol website. Google Forms to create reusable, structured workflows for data collection. Step 3: Automate Data Import 🛠 Challenge: Manually copying data into spreadsheets is time-consuming and error-prone. ✅ Action: Set up automated data imports from key sources into a central database. 💡 Tools: Zapier (free tier) or Make (formerly Integromat, free tier) for automating connections between apps (e.g., importing data into a master sheet). Google Apps Script to automate pulling data into Google Sheets. Step 4: Use Emissions Tracking Tools 🛠 Challenge: Calculating emissions manually is tedious and error-prone. ✅ Action: Leverage online tools that automate emissions calculations based on input data. 💡 Tools: CarbonCalculator (free) for basic emissions tracking. Step 5: Integrate Your Systems 🛠 Challenge: Disconnected systems lead to redundant work. ✅ Action: Sync your emissions data platform with other business tools to streamline reporting. 💡 Tools: Zapier or Microsoft Power Automate to connect accounting software, CRM, and emissions calculators. Google BigQuery (free tier) for advanced data integration and analysis. Step 6: Automate Report Generation 🛠 Challenge: Creating compliance-ready reports manually takes hours. ✅ Action: Use templates and reporting tools to generate emissions reports automatically. 💡 Tools: Tableau Public (free) or Google Data Studio (free) to build dynamic, real-time dashboards for emissions data. Step 7: Monitor and Improve 🛠 Challenge: Emissions reporting evolves, and so should your systems. ✅ Action: Regularly review your process and tools to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. 💡 Tools: Trello (free tier) or Asana (free tier) to manage workflows and track reporting deadlines. Notion (free) to document processes for your team’s reference. #CO2Reporting #CarbonEmissions #SustainabilityTools #EmissionsTracking #NetZero #GHGProtocol #SustainableBusiness #CarbonFootprint #SustainabilityGoals

Ever wondered how Scandinavia’s "flight shame" is changing corporate travel or how AI could transform travel management and sustainability? From CO₂ reporting to nudging employees, we’re unpacking the latest trends. Tune in for a candid chat with Daniel Zarins from DIB Travel on the challenges and wins of building more sustainable travel products! 🎧 #SpotifyPodcast #ListenOnSpotify #NewPodcast #SustainableTravel #CorporateTravel #FlightShame #TravelTech #AIInnovation #CO2Reporting #GreenTravel #TravelManagement #FutureOfTravel

We made it! 🚀 We’re officially one of the examples of successful corporate ventures in the DACH region! SQUAKE has been recognized as a success story in the study #SuccessfulCorporateVentures. 👉  Our case: How SQUAKE became a leading carbon calculation and insetting industry solution in travel & transport  💡 Successful Corporate Ventures is the most comprehensive study on venture building activities by companies in the German-speaking region. The report by GoGroup. and Frederic Pampus highlights current practices, success factors, and showcases real-world examples of promising corporate ventures. You can find a link to the full report in the comments.

Does purchasing SAF mean it is added to your specific flight? ✈️ One of the most common questions we hear is: "If I buy 1 liter of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for my flight, does it go into the tank of the plane I’m flying on?" The short answer is: not necessarily. But here’s why that’s okay—and impactful. SAF contributions operate under a Book-and-Claim system, which allows you to support aviation decarbonization without requiring SAF to physically be loaded onto your flight—though it will be used on another flight. Here’s how it works: ✅ Your purchase supports SAF production and use. SAF is produced at limited locations and can only be used at certain airports due to logistical constraints. When you purchase SAF, it is "booked" and then "claimed" where SAF infrastructure is available. ✅ The emissions reduction benefits are credited to you. Even if SAF isn’t physically in your plane, the climate impact is attributed to your journey. It’s a shared commitment to scaling SAF use across the aviation industry. ✅ It follows a proven model, like renewable electricity. Think of renewable electricity: the "green" power you pay for isn’t directly flowing into your home. Instead, your contribution ensures that renewable energy is added to the grid. SAF operates in the same way—what matters is getting it into operation. ✅ Your contribution accelerates SAF adoption. Scaling SAF is critical for aviation to meet its climate targets. Every liter purchased drives demand, encourages investment in infrastructure, and brings us closer to a sustainable future for air travel. So, when you buy SAF, it might not be injected into your plane—but you make sure it’s powering aviation. And that’s what fuels the transition to more sustainable travel. #SustainableAviationFuel #Decarbonization #NetZeroAviation #FutureOfTravel #BookAndClaim #ClimateAction #CarbonReduction #InnovationInAviation

🌟 Today, SQUAKE is proud to be recognized as one of the top three emission measurement providers in the 2024 Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd Comparison Guide for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Measurement Providers, taking 3rd place! This milestone reflects our commitment to supporting the logistics industry in measuring, managing, and reducing its carbon footprint across air and ocean freight sectors. We’re grateful to our partners and clients, with whom we’re driving sustainable innovation in global supply chains. 🌍✨ #SQUAKE #Sustainability #Logistics #EmissionMeasurement #SustainableLogistics #Decarbonization #TopThree #SustainableFreight

💡 Why buy carbon removal credits that are 5x the price of others? The carbon market is booming, but it’s also raising big questions. For example: Why do some credits cost just €7 per ton, while others range from €150-200 and even soar to €800+ per ton? Why pay more? 🤔 ☝🏼 The answer lies in what you’re paying for— the difference between avoidance, reduction, and true removal solutions. High-tech methods like Direct Air Capture (DAC) come with a price tag for a reason, but are they worth it to meet your goals? 👥 To get these and many other answers, watch the full interview with Robin (Carbonfuture) and Emil Adamik (SQUAKE) via the link in comments. #CarbonMarketsExplained #CarbonRemovalCredits #DirectAirCapture #AvoidanceVsRemoval #SustainableSolutions #CarbonCredits #NetZeroStrategy