Climate Change Data

Indagare Travel

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,144.39 metric tonnes (down 35% from 2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:210.75 MT
Scope 2 Emissions:906.77 MT
Scope 3 Emissions:11,009.86 MT
Total Energy Consumption:288.78 mWh electricity and 183.99 mWh natural gas
Carbon Intensity:3.57 metric tonnes per staff trip; 3.68 metric tonnes per client trip

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community
  • Culture
  • Conservation

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% carbon neutrality.

Social Achievements

  • Continued support for the Long Shield Lion Guardians in Zimbabwe, resulting in measurable reductions in human-lion conflict and increased employment opportunities for local communities.
  • Transitioned from dedicated Impact Journeys to integrating impactful practices into every individual journey.

Governance Achievements

  • Issued a Statement on Human Rights, aligning with the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO International Labor Standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Decarbonization of the Indagare value chain
  • Tracking protocols for other greenhouse gases
Short-term Goals:
  • Renew funding agreement with Long Shield Lion Guardians and implement project improvements (new mobile bomas, GPS collars, etc.)
  • Expand Impact Hotel Program

Environmental Challenges

  • Global uncertainties, economic shifts, and dynamic travel landscapes.
  • The changing climate's potential to cause massive shifts in the tourism sector (rising sea levels, desertification).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Demonstrated unwavering commitment and adaptability.
  • Broadened scope to ensure every journey contributes to environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and community empowerment.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing local suppliers, selecting partners with similar Impact values.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Rising sea levels affecting destinations
  • Desertification

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, NASDAQ ESG Reporting Guidelines, Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Operator Standards

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 14
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16

Indagare's three pillars of impact (Community, Culture, Conservation) align with these SDGs.

Awards & Recognition

  • Named one of the fastest-growing companies in America