Conference presentation
An evaluation of approaches to reduce staff air travel emissions: A Griffith University case study
Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, 24th (Online, 25-Aug-2021 - 29-Aug-2021)
Air Transport Research Society (ATRS)
2021
Abstract
With increasing climate change concerns, there are calls for action to reduce aviation greenhouse gas emissions. Universities are responsible for a significant level of air travel and this study evaluates approaches to reduce aviation emissions at Griffith University. The research involved consultation with the Griffith University community. A series of semi-structured interviews with ten relevant Griffith University stakeholders and a week-long immersive digital discussion with 52 Griffith University staff using the digital platform Recollective, were conducted. University air travel is increasingly coming under the spotlight and a range of technological solutions are emerging such as virtual conferences. Given the complexity of the situation, there does not exist an off-the-shelf handbook of technical solutions. Some universities are looking to implement air travel polices and there are some initial university appraisals, but a deeper investigation of existing and emergent solutions makes this work an original contribution. Research findings are grouped according to six key themes: 1) Targets for reducing aviation emissions; 2) A long-term net zero carbon culture with staff buy-in; 3) Technologically advanced teaching and research practice; 4) Travel related data and aviation emission monitoring; 5) A travel booking system prioritising low carbon opportunities; and 6) Institutional barriers to change.
Details
- Title
- An evaluation of approaches to reduce staff air travel emissions: A Griffith University case study
- Authors
- Tim Ryley (Corresponding Author) - Griffith UniversityHelessage Caldera (Author) - Griffith UniversityBojana Spasojevic (Author) - Griffith UniversityEmma Whittlesea (Author) - Griffith University
- Conference details
- Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, 24th (Online, 25-Aug-2021 - 29-Aug-2021)
- Publisher
- Air Transport Research Society (ATRS)
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991011096702621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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