Climate Change Data

Active Travel Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-05 to 2023-04)

Reporting Period: 2022-05 to 2023-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:671t CO2e (Wilderness Group), 210t CO2e (Cycling for Softies), 6313t CO2e (Ski Solutions)
Scope 1 Emissions:95t CO2e (Wilderness Group), 21t CO2e (Cycling for Softies)
Scope 2 Emissions:95t CO2e (Wilderness Group), 21t CO2e (Cycling for Softies)
Scope 3 Emissions:576t CO2e (Wilderness Group), 189t CO2e (Cycling for Softies), 6313t CO2e (Ski Solutions)
Carbon Intensity:Provided per guest per day for Wilderness Group and Cycling for Softies.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Conservation
  • Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Wilderness Conservation & Community Fund exceeded £100,000 since launch, supporting 5 key environmental and social projects in 2023.
  • Wilderness Group reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 16% (per guest per day) due to smarter vehicle fleet planning and electric vehicle pilot.
  • Wilderness Group HQ in Aviemore delivers over 15,000kg of CO2e savings annually compared to previous office.
  • Cycling for Softies average holiday footprint is 126kg CO2e per trip or 18kg CO2e per day; over 30% of guests choose train travel.

Social Achievements

  • Real Living Wage committed across all ATG brands.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave provisions.
  • All ATG employees have access to an occupational health plan.
  • Ski Solutions had the most improved eNPS in Best Workplaces in Travel.
  • Wilderness Conservation & Community Fund supported Grantown Try Tri, Grantown Parkrun, and Equality in Sport.
  • Cycling for Softies donated over £19,000 to World Bicycle Relief since 2019, equivalent to 239 bikes.

Governance Achievements

  • ATG's Sustainability and ESG policies are supported by investment partner Mobeus Equity Partners LLP, signatories to the Principles of Responsible Investment.
  • Annual objectives, targets, and actions for sustainability pillars are reviewed and approved by the Board.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions (by 2030, focusing on carbon removal for unavoidable emissions).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a minimum of 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop and embed staff awareness; conduct carbon literacy training.
  • Reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions by working with accommodation partners.
  • Reduce Scope 3 business emissions through departmental carbon budgets and sustainable travel choices.
  • Further investigate viability of meaningful investment in carbon removal.

Environmental Challenges

  • Achieving significant reductions in Scope 3 emissions is more difficult than anticipated.
  • Scope 3 trip emissions account for over 80% of the organization's carbon footprint.
  • Limited viable options for immediate impact carbon removal projects.
  • Difficulty maintaining conservation partnerships during the pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Revised target of 5% p.a. reduction for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Continued focus on 9% p.a. reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
  • Investigation into alternative investment in carbon mitigation projects.
  • Reactivation of partnerships with long-standing conservation partners.
  • Proactive work with accommodation partners to obtain precise emissions data.
  • Prioritizing best-performing accommodations in new product development.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Emphasis on local partners; 95% of holiday price remains within destination (Wilderness Group).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative