Jetwing Travels (Pvt) Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,315,376 kg CO2 (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,515,278 kg CO2
Scope 2 Emissions:8,800,097 kg CO2
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Prosperity
- Peace
- Partnerships
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced plastic use on trips by encouraging sustainable reusable water bottles.
- Using public transport on trips to reduce fuel use per passenger.
- Introduced efficiency measures, including energy-efficient light bulbs and Zoom/Teams conferencing.
- Recycling waste in offices around the country.
- Conserving water use in offices and on trips.
- Abolished orphanage visits from itineraries.
Social Achievements
- Empowering women through various community-run projects offering authentic travel experiences and promoting local entrepreneurship.
- Partnering with eight towns in the Knuckles Region to protect local history and customs while enabling responsible economic contribution.
- Supporting local non-profits working to address poverty and gender equality.
- Developing industry-leading animal welfare standards with Travelife.
- Employing the first-ever female tour guide in the country.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a Responsible Travel Policy aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
- Implemented a Code of Conduct to handle conflict and address ethical and legal issues.
- Established a Human Rights Policy to ensure fair treatment of all stakeholders.
- Created a Carbon Management Program to track and offset carbon emissions.
- Implemented a Prevention of Bribery & Corruption policy.
- Developed Animal Welfare Guidelines discouraging animal exploitation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Childsafe certification for all suppliers.
Environmental Challenges
- Orphanage tourism's negative impact on children and communities.
- Animal abuse in the tourism sector.
- Balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
- Addressing inequality and promoting fair practices.
Mitigation Strategies
- Abolished orphanage visits from itineraries.
- Developed industry-leading animal welfare standards and training for tour guides and vendors.
- Implemented sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.
- Partnered with local communities to promote responsible tourism and economic empowerment.
- Implemented policies to prevent bribery and corruption.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing tour bags handmade by village ladies in Dambulla.
- Purchasing welcome gifts from Selyn handcraft, a fair-trade project employing only women.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Travelife
Certifications: Childsafe (in progress)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 1. No Poverty
- 5. Gender Equality
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 10. Reduced Inequalities
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13. Climate Action
- 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- 17. Partnerships for the Goals
Jetwing Travels aligns its initiatives with these SDGs through its 5 P's framework and various community-based projects.