Climate Change Data

Frontiers North Adventures

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:862.2 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:3,877,515 MJ
Water Consumption:117,310 liters
Waste Generated:737 kg (paper recycled)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • People
  • Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Eliminated water bottles from operations, reducing plastic waste by approximately 3,780 bottles per year.
  • Significantly reduced energy consumption at the Tundra Buggy® Lodge while elevating the guest experience.
  • Improved Tundra Buggy Lodge to reclaim and reuse greywater.
  • Replaced axle systems on Tundra Buggy Lodge trailer units to lessen impact on tidal flats.

Social Achievements

  • Very low employee turnover rate of 3% in 2016.
  • 99% guest satisfaction rate.
  • Increased cultural presentations to tour groups to 164 in 2016.
  • Raised over $10,000 for Churchill’s Hungry Bears Food Support.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented an asset management system to track vehicle consumption and identify problem areas.
  • Introduced incident reporting procedures and refined emergency response protocols.
  • Standardized performance reviews to ensure consistency.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Move greywater reclamation equipment into each individual trailer by October 2018.

Environmental Challenges

  • Establishing measurement systems and collecting baseline data.
  • Managing growth responsibly while minimizing environmental impact.
  • Balancing energy-intensive business needs with GHG emission reduction.
  • Addressing potential negative impacts on communities due to increased tourism.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Optimized charter flight schedule to reduce the number of flights required.
  • Implemented water conservation strategies.
  • Transitioned to diesel-powered heating systems for increased efficiency and reduced propane use.
  • Partnered with local communities and organizations to address concerns and contribute to economic development.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to local, Indigenous, and organic suppliers that support social and environmental responsibility.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Changes in sea ice formation and melt affecting polar bear health and migration.
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • RAW:churchill culinary and adventure experience.

Awards & Recognition

  • John Stoneman Wildlife Conservation Award (2004), Travel Manitoba Sustainable Tourism Award (2005), Skål Ecotourism Award (2009), Responsible Travel & Tourism Forum Leadership Award (2011), Canadian Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award (2014), Travel Manitoba Partnership Award (2016)