TravelLocal
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (April 2023 to March 2024)
Reporting Period: April 2023 to March 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:76,459 kg CO2e (2022-23)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Social Impact
- Economic Empowerment
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved B Corp certification with a score of 91.5
- Measured carbon footprint (76,459 kg CO2e in 2022-23)
- German and UK offices powered by green energy
- Policy to prioritize train travel for business
Social Achievements
- Donated 1% of revenue to four charities (Sustainable Amazon Foundation, Just A Drop, Tree Aid, Wildlife Alliance)
- Launched Fund For Good
- Became Travelife Partner
- Working on Local Travel Partner Charter (launching late 2024)
Governance Achievements
- Founder signatories of the Glasgow Declaration (committing to 50% emissions reduction by 2030)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Maximize the number of local travel partners engaging with Travelife training, reaching Partner or Certified status by 2030
- Reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 (Glasgow Declaration)
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve Travelife Certified level in 2025
Environmental Challenges
- High carbon emissions from working from home (heating individual homes)
- High carbon emissions from purchased goods (hardware)
- Need to reduce Scope 4 emissions (emissions from all TravelLocal holidays)
Mitigation Strategies
- Working to incentivize employees to switch to green energy suppliers at home
- Buying policy favoring second-hand hardware
- Concentrating future decarbonisation efforts on reducing Scope 4 emissions
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Preference for locally owned suppliers
- Carbon-friendly transportation on tours
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp, Travelife
Certifications: B Corp
Awards & Recognition
- B Corp Certification