Road Scholar's Journey to More Sustainable Travel | ESG Decoded Podcast #196

<p>Tourism has the power to educate, connect people, and support local communities—but it also carries environmental responsibilities.</p><p>In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-schiller-2773a52/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Erika Schiller</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-flynn-henry-a4765a2b/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Meghan Flynn</a>, Associate Vice President of Program Strategy, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryn-geddes-a162b5205/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bryn Geddes</a>, Sustainability Manager at <a href="https://www.roadscholar.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Road Scholar</a>, to discuss how Road Scholar is making educational travel more sustainable. They share lessons learned from measuring Scope 3 emissions, collaborating with suppliers, reducing plastic and food waste, and building sustainability into hundreds of travel itineraries across the globe. The conversation also highlights why progress matters more than perfection, demonstrating how practical actions, thoughtful partnerships, and continuous improvement can help shape a more sustainable future for tourism.</p><p><strong>Thank you to our sponsor, Amazon Sustainability, for supporting this episode. </strong></p><p>Amazon is known for speed and scale. That same approach drives their sustainability efforts. Guided by data and science, and powered by invention, Amazon works backward from ambitious targets to drive measurable progress. Every package delivered, every data center powered, every product designed is an opportunity to make tomorrow better.</p><p><strong>Learn more about Amazon Sustainability</strong></p><ul><li><p>Amazon’s Energy spotlight: <a href="https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-energy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-energy</a></p></li><li><p>Amazon’s Water spotlight: <a href="https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-water" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-water</a></p></li><li><p>Amazon’s Homepage: <a href="https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/</a></p><p><strong>Episode Resources</strong></p></li><li><p>Road Scholar: <a href="https://www.roadscholar.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.roadscholar.org/</a> </p></li><li><p>Sustainability Travel: <a href="https://www.roadscholar.org/why-go-with-us/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.roadscholar.org/why-go-with-us/sustainability/</a> </p></li></ul><p>-</p><p><strong>About ESG Decoded </strong>ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.</p><p><strong>ESG Decoded Resource Links </strong></p><ul><li><p>Site: <a href="https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/</a></p></li><li><p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts</a></p></li><li><p>Spotify:<a href="https://go.climeco.com/Spotify" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://go.climeco.com/Spotify</a></p></li><li><p>YouTube Music:<a href="https://