Trafalgar and sister manufacturers launch new impression report highlighting notable progress on local weather motion

Trafalgar and sister manufacturers, Perception Holidays, Luxurious Gold, Costsaver and Contiki, all a part of The Journey Company (TTC), launched its third annual Impression Report. The report outlines progress towards the group’s five-year sustainability technique How We Tread Proper (HWTR), which was launched in September 2020 and options 11 measurable targets developed to advance TTC’s dedication to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®.

TTC’s 2023 progress is led by the group’s decarbonisation efforts that are vital to its internet zero dedication. In 2022, TTC launched its industry-leading Carbon Fund, exemplifying Trafalgar and sister manufacturers’ monetary dedication to reaching internet zero, or close to zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

2023 noticed the manufacturers cut back Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 31%, and Scope 3 emissions by 5% from its 2019 baseline. In its first yr, greater than USD 1.88 million was channelled to decarbonisation tasks. Carbon Fund investments embody the set up of recent photo voltaic panels at places of work in Bondi and Alexandria, and the implementation of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel for Contiki and Trafalgar in Europe, equipped by Atlas Reizen, the latter lowering Contiki journey emissions by as much as 40% the place HVO biofuel is on the market.

In one other industry-first step to handle its footprint, Trafalgar and sister manufacturers ended the acquisition of branded merchandise designed to be gifted to friends and companions. Branded merchandise given out by Trafalgar and sister manufacturers have been found to produces 6.5 million car-driven miles price of carbon emissions yearly. Funds for branded merchandise are actually allotted to nature-based local weather options already supported by the teams TreadRight Basis, TTC’s not-for-profit, together with GreenWave (North America) and Rainforest Rescue (Australia).

“Sustainability isn’t just a accountability, however a chance to protect, innovate, and construct a resilient world for future generations to get pleasure from. Our third impression report makes two issues clear – we aren’t standing nonetheless as there stays an unbelievable quantity of labor to be completed,” says Nick Lim, CEO (Asia), The Journey Company. “I’m immensely pleased with TTC management for taking such daring motion, significantly via prioritising investments in carbon reductions via TTC’s Carbon Fund, and the way our groups have embraced this transition taking place as a enterprise and to our sector.”

Key highlights of the 2023 Impression Report:

PLANET 

• $1,880,533 of our Carbon Fund invested in or allotted to greater than 13 decarbonisation tasks.
• Lowered our Scope 1 and a couple of emissions by 31% and Scope 3 emissions by 5% from its 2019 baseline
• Established a Web Zero Journey Roadmap, measuring the carbon footprint of 700+ journeys and outlining how TTC will cut back journey emissions by 27.5% by 2030
• 54% of our electrical energy was sourced from renewable sources, a rise of 10% from 2022
• Lowered printed brochures by 80% from 2019

PEOPLE

• 441 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences provided throughout Trafalgar, Perception holidays, Luxurious Gold, Costsaver and Contiki
• Of our 3,000 workers, 100% throughout the globe signed our Code of Conduct, demonstrating a common dedication to our moral requirements
• Contiki’s New Zealand Journey Managers & Drivers started an in depth coaching program to strengthen crew competency in Māori historical past, tradition, customs
• Accomplished 10,862 volunteer hours throughout TTC, reaching 83% of our 2025 aim

WILDLIFE

• Audited 600 wildlife experiences and safari lodges to make sure 100% compliance with our Animal Welfare Coverage