Agnes Scott College
Tier2-1: Air Travel Emissions

Agnes Scott College - Sustainable Travel Guidelines (Approved by the Officers of the College) As a signatory of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), Agnes Scott College is committed to reducing its carbon emissions. Air travel for conferences, athletic competitions, study-abroad programs, and other college related activities account for a large portion of the college’s carbon emissions related to transportation. We recognize the environmental impacts related to air travel and, therefore, encourage faculty, staff and students to: • Examine all options for communication, education, and study before making a decision to travel long distances. • Utilize teleconferencing and videoconferencing as an alternate for meeting in person. • Determine if air travel is the most efficient and appropriate mode of transportation available. Trains and automobiles are often more energy efficient for trips that are less than 500 miles. • Consider combining trips and traveling with co-workers when possible. If air travel is the necessary travel option: • Book direct flights and avoid flights that require connections. • Utilize mass transit (trains, buses, light rail) when traveling between your destination and the airport. • Keep detailed travel records for greenhouse gas inventory emissions reporting (include date, departure city/airport, destination city/airport, miles traveled, and method of transportation). For more information about sustainable travel or assistance with travel record keeping, contact the Agnes Scott Office of Sustainability at sustainability@agnesscott.edu.