Continental Coaches Group
Green Travel

Green Coach Travel — Sustainable Bus Charter Across Europe

Group coach travel is already one of the lowest-carbon transport options in Europe. At CCG, we're committed to making it even greener — with our Euro 6 fleet, electric coach pilots in Benelux, and certified carbon offset programmes for every journey.

Less CO₂ than flying (per passenger, equivalent route)
100%
Euro 6 certified fleet across all 180+ vehicles
12
Electric coaches operating in Benelux right now
2040
Target year for net-zero operations
Fleet Standards

Euro 6 Fleet — The Cleanest Diesel Standard in Europe

Euro 6 is the strictest diesel emission standard in the EU. Our entire fleet — all 180+ vehicles — meets this standard, producing up to 95% less particulate matter and 55% less nitrogen oxide than vehicles manufactured just 15 years ago. We retire older vehicles proactively and reinvest in the latest generation of low-emission coaches.

  • 95% less particulate matter vs. Euro 3
  • 55% less NOx than Euro 4 vehicles
  • Fleet average age: under 5 years
  • Retrofit exhaust treatment on older models pending replacement
100%
Euro 6 Certified Fleet

Every coach in the CCG fleet — from 19-seat minibuses to 80-seat double deckers — meets the EU's highest diesel emission standard.

Electric coach Benelux
Zero Emission

Electric Coach Pilots in Benelux

In 2022, CCG launched the first phase of our electric coach programme in Benelux — 12 fully electric coaches operating on regular routes between Amsterdam, Brussels, Rotterdam and Antwerp. These vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions and are charged from renewable energy sources at our depots.

The programme is expanding. By 2026, we aim to have 40 electric coaches in operation across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Corporate clients can specifically request electric coaches for their Benelux routes.

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Environmental Impact

Coach vs. Flight: The CO₂ Case for Group Travel

For groups of 30 or more, coach travel is almost always the lowest-carbon option per person. The comparison below uses verified emissions data for a typical 500km European route.

255 kg
CO₂ per passenger, 500km
Short-haul Flight
37 kg
CO₂ per passenger, 500km
High-speed Rail
32 kg
CO₂ per passenger, 500km
Group Coach (CCG)

Source: European Environment Agency transport emissions data. Coach figure based on full 49-seat standard coach. Flight includes radiative forcing factor.

Carbon Offset

Gold Standard Certified Carbon Offset Programme

For every booking, clients can opt into our Gold Standard certified carbon offset programme. The emissions for your journey are calculated accurately and offset through verified renewable energy and reforestation projects in Europe and globally.

Add offset at checkout for approximately €3–8 per passenger depending on route distance. Full CO₂ certificates issued for your sustainability reporting.

Gold Standard
Certified Carbon Offset Programme

Our 2030 Sustainability Goals

2025
40 electric coaches in Benelux fleet
2027
All depot energy from renewable sources
2030
50% of total fleet zero-emission
2040
Net-zero operations — full fleet electrified

Make Your Next Group Journey a Green One

Request an electric coach for Benelux routes, or add carbon offset to any European journey. Get a free quote with green options included.

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