One in Five Challenge Endorsements

“I would like to compliment WWF’s campaign for reducing by 20 percent flights that companies take in the course of their work over a set period. The problem of climate change is so serious that every little step can make a difference in reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the One in Five Challenge is an extremely effective and practical way for organisations round the world to be part of the solution.” Nobel Laureate Rajendra Pachauri Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

“There’s no doubt that the latest videoconferencing technology can play a significant role in controlling and reducing the carbon footprint of business travel. Changing behaviour is vital – cutting 1 in 5 flights, the central theme of the WWF-UK campaign, is an entirely realistic way forward, environmentally and economically. So too is taking the train whenever possible.” Lord Faulkner of Worcester, All-party Parliamentary Sustainable Aviation Group Chair

"I warmly welcome the One in Five Challenge from WWF as a robust prompt to reduce emissions from business travel and help move towards lower carbon ways of working. The initiative will encourage businesses to continue on the journey of addressing their full carbon impact – including Scope 3 emissions. Organisations which meet the challenge will be well placed to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard for measuring, managing and reducing their corporate carbon footprint.” Harry Morrison General Manager, Carbon Trust Standard Company

"The Carbon Disclosure Project strongly supports WWF's One in Five Challenge. Videoconferencing is improving every year, but the problem now is with the software. Not the computer software but rather business people themselves. We have to get people to change the way they work. WWF can do that, if we listen to reason. Can we behave logically and change our behaviour to reduce emissions? Yes, we can.“ Paul Dickinson Chief Executive, Carbon Disclosure Project

"Traditional transport debate is about concrete and steel, moving more metal boxes further and faster. The One in Five Challenge is an opportunity to think about business travel differently, using communication technologies properly. This is not just an environmental or business imperative, it is about liberating people from the tyranny of long distance business travel." Stephen Joseph Executive Director, Campaign for Better Transport

"The One in Five Challenge is perfectly aligned with the broader business travel emission reduction goals of ITM's Project ICARUS. The association welcomes the focus WWF-UK is taking on our sector and is proud to be working in tandem to create more sustainable corporate travel programmes." Paul Tilstone Chief Executive Institute of Travel & Meetings (ITM) Creators of Project ICARUS

“The National Business Travel Network fully supports WWF’s One in Five Challenge as a way for businesses to reduce the environmental, economic and social impacts of their employees’ business travel. The business benefits of reducing non- essential air miles have been proven and NBTN urges organisations, particularly in these economically challenging times, to join the One in Five Challenge and see for themselves.” Heather McInroy Programme Director National Business Travel Network (NBTN)