Roomex Director of Product, Charlie Healy, talks sustainability and business travel on the Sustainable Quake podcast
Our very own Charlie Healy, Director of Product at Roomex, was recently featured on the Sustainable Quake Podcast in collaboration with our partners at SQUAKE. In the episode titled “CPO 2 CPO: CO₂ with Charlie Healey, Roomex”, Charlie takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of workforce travel and sustainability, offering a glimpse into the future of how companies can travel smarter and greener.
Here’s what he covered:
The Roomex approach to sustainability
Charlie discusses how Roomex has made sustainability a crucial focus of its product development strategy. From the introduction of the Carbon Reporting feature, to insights into how travel choices impact a company’s carbon footprint, Roomex is at the forefront of helping clients that use the platform make better-informed, eco-conscious decisions. Charlie explains how legislation around carbon reporting is influencing the way Roomex develops new features, ensuring that sustainability is not just a tick-box exercise, but a fully integrated part of the product roadmap.
Hotel industry trends and challenges
As part of his role at Roomex, Charlie is constantly monitoring trends in the hotel and travel industry. In the podcast, he outlines some of the biggest challenges and opportunities he’s currently seeing, particularly around sustainability in hotel accommodations. With an increasing focus on carbon emissions and environmentally friendly practices, Roomex is working to connect businesses with sustainable accommodation options that don’t compromise on convenience or cost.
Revenue and product development
One of the more thought-provoking topics Charlie touches on is his alternative perspective on why focusing too much on revenue might actually be a distraction for product development. In this segment, Charlie explains that the most successful products are often those that prioritise customer experience and long-term value over short-term financial gains. By focusing on the users end goal and needs, Roomex continues to deliver solutions that streamline travel management and drive efficiency.
The future of sustainability in corporate travel
Looking ahead, Charlie offers his perspective on what the next 3 to 5 years might hold for workforce travel. With sustainability becoming a non-negotiable factor for many companies, the travel industry is being pushed to innovate. Roomex is already developing tools to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals as touched on upon through the introduction of carbon tracking or better booking options that reduce the environmental impact of business travel.
Why you should tune in
If you’re interested in learning more about how sustainability is shaping the future of workforce travel, this episode is a must listen. Charlie’s deep knowledge of both product development and sustainability offers valuable insights for anyone involved in managing corporate travel or developing business products with a sustainability focus.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: CPO 2 CPO: CO₂ with Charlie Healey, Roomex
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