Frequently asked questions

What is Travel & Expense (T&E) consulting?

Travel & Expense (T&E) consulting helps large organizations design, govern, and optimize how employee travel and expenses are managed — from policy and compliance to tools, data, and reporting.
The objective is to reduce costs, improve control and transparency, and simplify processes, while maintaining a good employee experience.

What does SD Global Consulting do, exactly?

SD Global Consulting supports large enterprises with:
  • RSE / ESG integration in T&E

Which companies do you work with?

We primarily work with large multinational organizations, including CAC 40 companies, operating in complex, multi-country environments with strong governance and ESG requirements.

Why do large companies need a T&E expert?

In large organizations, T&E sits at the crossroads of:
It also involves stakeholder alignment and political decision-making.
A T&E expert helps structure decisions, align stakeholders, and ensure long-term consistency.

What are the most common problems you solve?

Typical challenges include:

What do you mean by “T&E governance”?

T&E governance defines who decides, who owns, and who controls:
In large groups, governance is often the root cause of inefficiency.
We design clear, pragmatic governance models that work in real organizations.

Do you support global T&E programs across multiple countries?

Yes. We design global frameworks that:
This avoids one-size-fits-all policies that fail in practice.

Which Travel & Expense tools do you work with?

We support most enterprise T&E ecosystems, including:
We also work in multi-tool environments and help rationalize ecosystems when needed.

Do you implement T&E tools or only advise?

We provide end-to-end support, including:
Our focus is always on business outcomes, not technical delivery alone.

Are you independent from vendors?

Yes. SD Global Consulting is fully independent and vendor-neutral.
All recommendations are made in the client’s best interest, not driven by partnerships.

Why choose SD Global Consulting?

What makes us different:

How do you reduce Travel & Expense costs?

Cost reduction is achieved through:
Savings are structural and sustainable.

Do you run T&E RFPs and help negotiate supplier rates?

Yes. We support:
This applies to travel suppliers, expense tools, cards, and payment ecosystems.

How do you improve compliance without making employees unhappy?

By combining:
The objective is better compliance with less friction.

How do you improve data quality and reporting?

We help establish:
This allows leadership to rely on trusted data.

Do you support integration with ERP and finance systems?

Yes. We support alignment with:

How do you manage change in large organizations?

We use a structured approach:
Change works when it is governed, measured, and owned.

How do you measure success in a T&E transformation?

KPIs typically include:

What is your typical engagement duration?

Depending on scope:

How do we start working together?

We start with a structured discovery phase to confirm priorities, assess maturity, and define success criteria before proposing a tailored roadmap.

Do you provide “market watch” and benchmarks?

Yes. We provide ongoing insights on:

Where is SD Global Consulting based and do you work internationally?

We support international clients and multi-country programs. We are based in France and in Spain. Engagements can be delivered hybrid or remote depending on your governance model and rollout needs.

Can T&E tools support ESG and sustainability reporting?

Yes — when they are properly configured and governed.
We help clients:
Tools alone are not enough; governance and data quality are key.

How does Travel & Expense support RSE / ESG objectives?

Travel & Expense is a key lever for RSE and ESG strategies. We help organizations:
Our approach is measurable, pragmatic, and aligned with governance — not symbolic.