EU Commissioner Lahbib told the European Parliament that the 2026 wildfire season is exceptional, with nearly 700,000 hectares burned, fires moving north and threatening major cities. The EU mobilized nearly 800 firefighters and 40 aircraft, emphasizing the need for stronger prevention and preparedness.
This SAP Concur article emphasizes the duty of care for employees amid global uncertainty. It notes business travel is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2020, discusses travel risks, remote worker safety, and how technology can help fulfill duty of care obligations.
SAP Concur announced the expansion of its duty of care partner network in the App Center, adding Healix International, International SOS, Terra Dotta, and WorldAware. Concurrently, Concur Locate and Active Monitoring will be retired effective September 1, 2021. SAP Concur will provide consolidated travel data via its Itinerary API to help organizations fulfill duty of care commitments.