Many businesses are seeking to reduce the number of flights taken by staff as a way of reducing carbon emissions, according to a report released today by WWF-UK, the conservation organisation. A survey of 100 companies in the FTSE 350 index shows that 89 per cent are expecting to cut flights during the next 10 years and 85 per cent regard video conferencing as a way to reduce travel. The survey was carried out by Critical Research as part of WWF's One Planet Future campaign, which is asking businesses to cut one in five flights.Peter Lockley, head of transport policy at WWF-UK, said the report showed there was a "real appetite" among many leading businesses to reduce flying. "Green alternatives such as video conferencing not only provide a swift solution for cutting carbon, they can also save businesses time and money," he said. According to WWF, the report strengthens the case for stopping further expansion of airports."If business travellers, who currently account for more than a fifth of passengers from the UK and a third from Heathrow, are increasingly choosing to hold "virtual meetings" instead of taking flights, the case for airport expansion begins to evaporate," said Mr Lockley. Kevin Done