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Sustainable Travel Guide

Reduce the climate impact of your travel by choosing low-emission alternatives whenever possible. This quick guide provides practical options based on your trip’s distance.

Short-Distance Travel

For daily commutes or local travel within the city:

  • Walk or bike when possible.
  • Use public transit (bus, metro).
  • Consider carpooling if needed.

Medium-Distance Travel

For travel to nearby cities like Quebec, Ottawa, or Toronto:

  • Take the bus or train (e.g., VIA Rail, Orleans Express).
  • Use shared rides or carpooling apps.

Long-Distance Travel

If you must fly:

  • Choose direct flights over connecting ones.
  • Use Google Flights to compare CO₂ emissions.
  • Use public transit or shared rides to/from the airport.
  • Pick accommodation near the conference venue.
  • Stay longer and combine multiple purposes in one trip.

Embrace slow travel: Take time to reflect, work, or enjoy the journey. Trains can offer WiFi or offline productivity time.

General Advice & Tools

  • Use our CO₂ Comparison Tool to compare emissions by travel mode.
  • Use our Travel Decision Assistant to reflect on your trip’s purpose. 
  • Prefer attending conferences closer to home or those with remote options.
  • Consider alternating long-distance trips with periods of reduced  travel.