Breakout 1 | Greening the Journey – The Future of Sustainable Business Travel
Monday March 16, 2026 16:00 - 16:30 CET Main stage | Grand Container
Gold: American Express Global Business Travel
Lecturers: , Kristina Zdrilic SiljedahlGreening the Journey – The Future of Sustainable Business Travel
Sustainability in business travel is no longer a side initiative – it’s a strategic imperative. In this 30-minute session, Kristina Zdrilic Siljedahl, Senior Manager at Egencia – an American Express Global Business Travel Company, and recognized Green Ambassador, takes us inside the evolving landscape of responsible travel.
Drawing on real examples from global organizations, Kristina will explore how companies can move from ambition to measurable impact – integrating sustainability into every step of the travel program, from supplier selection and data transparency to traveler behavior and communication.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to:
Build a sustainable travel culture that aligns with company goals and values
Engage travelers to make conscious choices without losing productivity
Use credible frameworks and reporting to track and communicate progress
Balance environmental responsibility with business efficiency and cost control
Join this forward-looking session to discover how sustainability can become a driver of innovation, resilience, and shared value across the corporate travel ecosystem.
Lecturers
Lecturer
Kristina Zdrilic Siljedahl
Senior Manager, Egencia – an American Express Global Business Travel Company
Green Ambassador & Sustainability Advocate
Kristina Zdrilic Siljedahl is one of the Nordic region’s most respected voices on sustainability within business travel. As part of Egencia, an American Express Global Business Travel company, she has been instrumental in driving measurable progress toward greener corporate travel programs – from supplier partnerships and reporting transparency to traveler engagement and communication.
Kristina Zdrilic Siljedahl Lecturer
Global Account Manager & Sustainability Champion/Global Vice-Chair Green@GBT Egencia
Egencia | An American Express Global Business Travel Company
Kristina Zdrilic Siljedahl is one of the Nordic region’s most respected voices on sustainability within business travel. As part of Egencia, an American Express Global Business Travel company, she has been instrumental in driving measurable progress toward greener corporate travel programs – from supplier partnerships and reporting transparency to traveler engagement and communication.
With a strong passion for change and a practical approach to corporate responsibility, Kristina has helped position Egencia among the industry leaders, earning EcoVadis Platinum status three years in a row. Her work bridges global sustainability frameworks with real-world travel management, empowering companies to turn ambition into action.