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American Express Global
Business Travel, Meetings
& Events
Amex GBT Meetings & Events is a global meetings and
events agency with over 40 years of experience and a
presence in more than 140 countries. Services include
the full spectrum of event formats—face-to-face, hybrid,
and virtual—delivering impactful experiences through
strategic meeting program management, creative events
services, attendee travel, and global venue sourcing.
“At Amex GBT, we truly believe that travel and meetings
are a force for good. They bring people together, connect
communities, generate business, power trade, and drive
economic growth—ultimately making the world a better
place. However, we fully acknowledge the environmental
impact of travel and events,” says Eloisa Urrutia, global
head of M&E sustainability strategy at Amex GBT.
Agency Type
Full-Service
Number of (full-time)
employees
1800
Awards & Accreditations
SBTi validated; EcoVadis Platinum;
CDP rating B+; UN Global Compaq
adherence; TFCD disclosure; GRI
Index
“We’re not blind to these challenges, and we are deeply committed to helping to make our industry
more sustainable. Sustainability is embedded in our DNA, purpose, and values because we believe
it’s crucial to ensure we can continue reaping the benefits of travel and meetings in the future.”
Amex GBT has an environmental strategy that focuses on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,
with interim Science-Based targets set for 2030, and holds multiple sustainability accreditations,
with EcoVadis Platinum being one of the most prestigious.
A dedicated project team manages accreditations with C-suite oversight. Urrutia says that
achieving external certifications is not just about validation—it also improves internal processes and
strengthens ESG execution.
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