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.