Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Tourism
• Climate Change
• Poverty Reduction
• Community Development
• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Supply Chain Management
• Aviation Emissions
• Human Rights
• Animal Welfare

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions per passenger km flown (various companies)
• Increased fuel efficiency in aviation (various companies)
• Installation of renewable energy sources in hotels (various companies)
• Waste reduction initiatives in hotels and resorts (various companies)
• Water conservation initiatives in hotels and resorts (various companies)
• Development of sustainable biofuels for aviation (Virgin Atlantic, Thomson Airways)

Social Achievements

• Launched employee well-being programs (various companies)
• Improved working conditions for employees (various companies)
• Increased economic benefits for local communities (various companies)
• Development of community-based tourism initiatives (various companies)
• Support for education and training programs in local communities (various companies)
• Development of pro-poor tourism initiatives (various companies)
• Improved access to tourism for marginalized groups (various companies)

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of responsible tourism policies and programs (various companies)
• Increased transparency and accountability in tourism operations (various companies)
• Collaboration between tourism businesses and NGOs (various companies)
• Development of standardized methodologies for measuring carbon footprints (International Tourism Partnership)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change and its impact on tourism
• Peak oil and its impact on aviation
• Poverty and inequality in tourism destinations
• Lack of standardized methodologies for measuring ESG performance
• Greenhushing (lack of transparency about sustainability actions)
• Supply chain disruptions
• Negative impacts of tourism on local communities and environments
• Childcare tourism and its potential for harm
• Lack of consumer awareness about responsible tourism

Mitigation Strategies

• Development of sustainable supply chain management frameworks
• Implementation of carbon reduction strategies in aviation and hotels
• Development of pro-poor tourism initiatives
• Collaboration between tourism businesses and NGOs
• Development of standardized methodologies for measuring carbon footprints
• Increased transparency and accountability in tourism operations
• Education and awareness campaigns about responsible tourism
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies
• Improved governance structures in tourism

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Travelife Supplier Sustainability System

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 14001, Travelife

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 15 (Life on Land)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through poverty reduction, community development, environmental conservation, and sustainable tourism practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainable biofuels for aviation

Awards & Recognition

• Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
• Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
• Green Tourism Business Scheme Awards
• ISO 14001