Euromonitor International
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Economic Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Mozambique ranked first for environmental sustainability due to its national parks and protected areas.
- Costa Rica declared its goal to become climate neutral by 2050.
- Slovenia incorporated sustainable tourism into its marketing strategy.
- India is working towards transitioning to renewable energy.
Social Achievements
- Austria, Iceland, and the Czech Republic topped the ranking for social sustainability.
- Uruguay experienced the highest rise in rank in social sustainability between 2015-2020.
- Iceland's Hidden Iceland Tour Operator follows a policy of 100% carbon neutrality.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Costa Rica aims to be climate neutral by 2050.
- EU aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 and meet Paris Agreement targets by 2030.
- Sweden aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
- Canada and EU vow to protect 30% of biodiversity by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- The pandemic unveiled flaws and limitations in volume-driven tourism models.
- Overtourism challenges in Iceland.
- High levels of debt in Hong Kong.
- Risks to biodiversity.
- Over-dependency on air travel.
Mitigation Strategies
- Shifting to more sustainable and purpose-driven tourism models.
- Focusing on value creation from sustainable tourism.
- Promoting domestic tourism.
- Investing in electric vehicles and climate-friendly mobility solutions.
- Developing sustainable aviation fuel.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Intrepid Travel partners only with local businesses.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters, climate events
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of sustainable tourism products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: B Corporation, Tourism Biosphere Destination Certification, LEED
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
The index aligns with the UN SDGs to promote sustainable tourism practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Meravando carbon-offsetting app for cruises.
Awards & Recognition
- TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best award (Tierra Patagonia)