Tuesday, January 21, 2025 UK SMBs are boosting business travel budgets and volumes in 2025, prioritizing rail travel and sustainability to reduce carbon footprints and align with green goals. UK SMBs Anticipate a Surge in Domestic Travel and Budgets for 2025, Driven by Sustainability Goals A recent study conducted by Trainline Partner Solutions, the B2B division of Trainline, reveals a significant shift in travel priorities among UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The findings indicate that over three-quarters of SMBs are planning to boost domestic travel volumes (76%) and increase their business travel budgets (79%) in 2025, as highlighted by key decision-makers in corporate travel.
The report underscores a robust recovery in business travel for UK SMBs. An impressive 74% of respondents noted higher business travel volumes in 2024 compared to the previous year, signaling a steady upward trend in corporate mobility. With business travel gaining momentum, sustainability has emerged as a core focus for SMBs.
A notable 33% of decision-makers highlighted increased rail usage as a pivotal measure to minimize their companies’ carbon footprints. The commitment to reducing travel emissions has grown significantly, with 87% of UK SMBs now implementing formal targets to lower carbon emissions—a sharp increase from the 52% reported in January 2024. Additionally, 85% of SMBs have developed comprehensive policies and financial frameworks to promote the adoption of greener tr.
