Sustainability is an ongoing commitment at Odyssey, one that goes beyond measuring environmental impact to establishing meaningful goals and identifying opportunities for improvement.

From understanding our carbon footprint to working with clients on sustainable relocation alternatives, we’re continuing to build on that commitment.

Our Environmental Impact

Odyssey’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction targets have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and classified as aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory.

Understanding our environmental footprint is an important step in identifying opportunities for improvement. These milestones reflect the work taking place across our organization to measure our impact, establish meaningful targets, and continue advancing our sustainability efforts.

Beyond the Numbers

Behind Odyssey’s sustainability efforts are people working across the organization to turn commitments into action.

We spoke with Candice Elnashar, Director, Client Solutions, about how our sustainability efforts have evolved, what our recent SBTi approval means for Odyssey, and how we’re working with clients to incorporate sustainability into their relocation programs.

“Because we deliver such a wide range of services, even modest improvements can have a far-reaching impact.”

Candice Elnashar, Director, Client Solutions

Sustainability has been an ongoing focus at Odyssey. How have our efforts evolved, and what are you most proud of?

Sustainability isn’t new to Odyssey, but I think we’ve gotten better at understanding where we stand and what we can do to improve. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes, from gathering emissions data to working across teams to make sure we’re headed in the right direction.

Over the past several years, I’ve led our organization’s efforts to better understand ESG and what it means for our business. The environmental component has been particularly interesting to me, given the nature of our industry and the wide range of services we provide. Even modest improvements can have a far-reaching impact.

I’m especially proud of the work that went into getting our science-based targets approved. It took a lot of coordination across the organization, and it’s rewarding to see that work come together in a meaningful way.

What does the recent SBTi approval mean for Odyssey and our sustainability goals?

It’s a big accomplishment for our team! Having our targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative gives us confidence that we’re setting the right goals. Our Scope 1 and Scope 2 targets are aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, which is something we’re really proud of.

The process itself required a significant amount of time and collaboration. Collecting data from across the organization takes several months, after which our partners at Rye Strategy complete the calculations needed for our SBTi application. From there, SBTi conducts its own review and approval process, which can take several additional months.

It’s been rewarding to see how the work happening behind the scenes translates into measurable goals and a clearer path forward.

Of course, getting the approval doesn’t mean the work is done. We have goals to work toward, and now it’s about continuing to make progress and identifying where we can do better.

How does Odyssey’s commitment to sustainability connect to the needs and priorities of our clients?

Every client has different priorities, and sustainability is becoming a bigger part of the conversation for many organizations. We want to understand what’s important to them and be able to speak to what we’re doing at Odyssey, too.

We’ve partnered with several clients to explore how sustainability can extend to their relocation benefits. Together, we’ve developed policies that give employees the option to choose from a range of sustainable alternatives.

I think there’s value in being open about our own efforts, sharing what we’ve learned, and having those conversations with clients. It’s another way we can be a good partner and support the bigger picture of what they’re trying to accomplish.

Looking Ahead

Our sustainability journey continues to evolve. Through ongoing measurement, science-based targets, and collaboration with our clients and partners, we’re committed to identifying opportunities for meaningful progress.

By continuing to evaluate our environmental impact and exploring sustainable alternatives within global mobility, we’re working to make sustainability an integral part of how we operate and support our clients.