Tourism has the power to educate, connect people, and support local communities—but it also carries environmental responsibilities. In this episode, Erika Schiller is joined by Meghan Flynn, Associate Vice President of Program Strategy, and Bryn Geddes, Sustainability Manager at Road Scholar, 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. Thank you to our sponsor, Amazon Sustainability, for supporting this episode. 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. Learn more about Amazon Sustainability Amazon’s Energy spotlight: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-energy Amazon’s Water spotlight: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/spotlight-on-water Amazon’s Homepage: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/ Episode Resources Road Scholar: https://www.roadscholar.org/ Sustainability Travel: https://www.roadscholar.org/why-go-with-us/sustainability/ - About ESG Decoded 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. ESG Decoded Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/ Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://go.climeco.com/Spotify YouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-Music LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/ *This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio ClimeCo Resource Links Site: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/ - Sponsored Episode Disclaimer: This episode of ESG Decoded is sponsored by Amazon. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of ESG Decoded, ClimeCo LLC, the Sponsor, or the guest’s organization. Sponsorship provides financial support only and does not give the Sponsor any right to direct, review, or approve the editorial content of this episode, including topics discussed, questions asked, or opinions expressed by the host or guest(s). Views Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the host and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of ESG Decoded, ClimeCo LLC, any Sponsor, or any organization with which a guest is affiliated. Participation by a guest or Sponsor does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service, or organization. This conversation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice.
