carbon emissions

January 21, 2015September 18, 2017

Climate Change, Resource Efficiency and the Tourism Sector

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

The situation in global oil markets appears to deny the relevance of the arguments about peak oil. It is not so simple. There were always two arguments about peak oil ... Read more

January 21, 2015June 15, 2020

Climate Change, Resource Efficiency and the Tourism Sector

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

What impact will falling oil prices have on the tourism industry and its efforts to be more carbon efficient? Harold Goodwin explores the science and its ramifications

December 15, 2014

The challenge of carbon pollution for travel industry

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In the consumption of travel and tourism the major cause of carbon pollution is transport – around 90%, and aviation is the major part of that. What are we ... Read more

November 18, 2014September 18, 2017

Setting the Agenda: Reflections on the World Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London2014

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Harold Goodwin reflects on the largest ever World Responsible Tourism Programme from WTM 2014, and looks forward to the year ahead

November 2, 2014September 18, 2017

WTM’s responsible tourism programme is more pertinent than ever

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

With the IPCC new report into climate change, we are reminded of the impacts of choices we make. Join us to discuss making the best choices throughout WTM.

July 1, 2014September 18, 2017

Would TUI merger push industry towards greater transparency and sustainability?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Will TUI’s ongoing commitment to develop the sustainability of its portfolio, matched with its financial success, encourage more in industry to follow suit?

May 13, 2014September 18, 2017

5 travel apps & websites that bring responsible tourism alive

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, Technology

WRTD Five travel apps & websites that bring responsible travel alive by enriching traveller experiences and building better relationships with brands

April 30, 2014September 18, 2017

Is Tripzero’s offer of free carbon offsets for flights+hotels a good thing?

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Tripzero says it will offset the carbon emissions caused by your transport and accommodation – for free – through a deal with Expedia. Is this a gamechanger?

January 14, 2014September 18, 2017

Tackling the “Unknown Known” of climate change

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Despite ever-mounting evidence to the contrary, accompanied by worsening weather conditions and terrible storms, many people act as if climate change was not real. Why?

October 29, 2013September 18, 2017

Climate Change and Tourism at WTM

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

If you want to talk about climate change and tourism, from effects on destinations to seeing how resorts are adjusting, WTM is a pretty good place to start

October 7, 2013September 18, 2017

ICAO does little to reduce aviation carbon emissions

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Agreement on aviation carbon emissions at International Civil Aviation Organisation was hailed by industry as a landmark. Looks like a backward step to me.

September 9, 2013September 18, 2017

Aviation carbon emissions – level playing field needed

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

TUI calls for industry standard on reporting fuel and carbon efficiency for UK airlines so customers can choose least polluting airline.

June 3, 2013September 18, 2017

Aviation emissions not reducing fast enough

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Aviation emissions continue to rise despite increases in fuel efficiency. Will the new Dreamliner help move the industry towards greater sustainability?

May 20, 2013September 18, 2017

Calasi app helps consumers address aviation emissions

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

For consumers who are concerned about the impact of their flight’s environmental impact, a new app from Calasi makes it easy to choose the flight with the lowest aviation emissions

May 13, 2013September 18, 2017

WTTC 2013 awards reward RT sustainable development efforts

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

The 2013 winners of the World Tourism for Tomorrow awards are a reminder of the breadth of issues such tourism operators address

March 26, 2013September 18, 2017

Environmentally friendly ski trips in Finland

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The two environmentally friendly ski resorts of Ruka and Pyhä are some of the greenest ways to hit the snow not just in Finland, but the world

December 10, 2012September 18, 2017

How responsible is cruise tourism?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

How responsible is the cruise tourism industry? How does it fare as regards Issues relating to sustainability and workers rights?