Inside track

It’s not just a corporate report – delivering some “real people’s voices” to demonstrate the company-wide commitment to success.

REAL PEOPLE'S VOICES

“Climate change is a global emergency. Choices made over the next decade will impact the world for centuries to come and will require collaboration across all sectors. I am proud to be on the journey with Reed & Mackay as we lead the way in ensuring we not only meet our sustainability goals, but we are a leading voice in assisting our clients meet theirs.”

Bradley Ellis, Director of Sales, Australia

"It is an exciting year for me to be part of R&M Sustainability Champions; it inspired me to make responsible choices not just with our clients and suppliers but also in our workplace.

"With continuous support, collaborations and creating awareness, I believe Reed & Mackay is moving in the right direction to achieve our sustainability goals.  Working together as a team to deliver this commitment to change will have a great impact."

Alyzza Miranda, Administrative Assistant, Dubai

"As Head of GRC my role is to help ensure Reed & Mackay is positioned to meet its regulatory requirements, manage its risks and maintain its hard-won reputation – in summary, oversee responsible business practices. When Reed & Mackay attained its ISO 14001 certification in 2009, sustainability was an important, but relatively small, part of running the business responsibly. With the increased focus on climate change we see a growing interest from our clients in sustainability and a growing sustainability maturity in our supply chain. Running a sustainable business and running a responsible business are now inextricably linked.

Andrew Milne, Risk, Quality & Compliance Manager

“Sustainability is important to me because it’s a comprehensive concept ensuring consistent quality and opportunity for future generations. I love being a part of a company that demonstrates awareness by facilitating sustainability reporting. The nature of Reed & Mackay has a tangible impact on the direction of clients and is highly respected as everyone plays a valuable role. ”

Jessica Lavigne, Operations Team Lead, US

“Today, each of us has an increasing responsibility to assume in terms of sustainability. It has become our duty to ensure our clients are aware we can support them in achieving their ambitious objectives. The urgency of the situation has prompted us to accelerate our efforts and to anticipate the implementation of more restrictive legislations. This is what Reed & Mackay is preparing for. More than ever, companies will need advice to tackle this transition and be helped to make a profound change of mentality in favour of sustainability. Taking care of our planet as we take care of our customers is our challenge. This is the sustainable mindset we build on every day at Reed & Mackay.”

Mickael Delaunay, Head of Client Strategy and Advisory, France

“While it’s easy to make planet-friendly commitments in our personal lives, it’s not always so easy to control what goes on at our workplaces. Knowing Reed & Mackay has such a clear vision when it comes to sustainability and responsible business practices is reassuring and encouraging. I’m excited to see the progress we can make in conjunction with our clients and partners.”

Jo Shilling, Learning Specialist - Global Fares, Commercial Pricing

“Working for an organisation that has the capability and care to make such a significant impact on carbon emissions and the environment is empowering. By working with the right suppliers, Reed & Mackay is able to provide innovative solutions that will also have a significant impact on communities and on society while doing better for the planet.”

Edd Harris, Head of Product Marketing

"Reed & Mackay is in a unique position to help clients reach their sustainability goals. We're listening to their needs and demonstrating what can be achieved by taking the right journey, supporting them with robust reporting, in-house expertise and partnering with key suppliers, as we follow our own sustainability path alongside them."

Gary Povey, Global Sales Director

"It feels great to be part of such a huge sustainability movement here at Reed & Mackay. I get to witness the progress being made by our development team every day, as it achieves powerful and inspiring sustainability goals. The Product Manager, developers, QA and designers are dedicated to providing our clients with the most ecological travel choices, so they can contribute to sustaining this extraordinary world."

Lizzie Allen, Manual QA Team Lead

"For procurement, equipment recycling to our infrastructure sustainability and environmental impact is now a big part of this. Sustainability makes up part of our cloud-first strategy, reducing the equipment we buy and the energy equipment used. This benefits the organisation and minimises our impact on the planet. By integrating environmentally conscious practices into our technology operations, we can pave the way for a more sustainable future."

Aaron Hall, Global Head of Technical Services

“I’m so proud of the commitments we have made over the past year, such as SBTi & NZCE Pledge, and the ground work we have done within the business to get us on the road towards net zero. I’ve also had so many inspiring conversations with our clients as we help them craft more sustainable travel policies and explore avenues for emissions reductions. The increase in numbers of these clients, and their ambition, confirms sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but is essential for all aspects of business operations and strategy, particularly corporate travel management.”

Myla McPhail, Sustainability Manager

“I am thrilled to see Reed & Mackay’s Sustainability programme improve by leaps and bounds in the last year, as evidenced by concrete examples such as our ‘Gold’ EcoVadis rating, successful completion of our first CDP report, partnerships with sustainability specialists, and our commitment to setting carbon reduction targets in line with SBTi guidance. It’s exciting to be part of Reed & Mackay’s efforts to continuously build on that progress.”

Marisa Churcher, GRC Officer

Sustainability Leadership

“We've seen vast improvement and forward momentum at Reed & Mackay this year. We have continued to drive sustainability into our business, launched exciting tech developments, consulted with clients and continued to ensure sustainability is given the forum it deserves in client conversations. We place sustainability at the core of what we do. I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved in the last 12 months. The next year will really see the fruits of our labour mature as we enable clients to actively manage, influence and reduce carbon demand within our booking environment.”

Chris Truss, International Development and Sustainability Director