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Our road to net zero
Climate Action
We want to be on the frontline of climate change action. So, we developed our 4-point Climate Action Plan in 2021, which details how we'll reduce our emissions. We're backing big, bold ideas that tackle climate action head-on and support biodiversity through nature-based carbon solutions.
Our Science-Based Targets
We're pretty proud to be the first global tour operator (alongside The Travel Corporation family of brands) with near-term, long-term and net zero targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). With these in our back pocket, we're well on our way to reaching our sustainable development and climate action goals, in line with the global target of keeping the global temperature rise below 1.5° C by mid-century.
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and use of sold products 27.5% within the same timeframe
- Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year
- Reach net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2019 baseline year
Putting our planet first
In 2022, we launched our Carbon Fund to show that we mean business in fighting climate change. This fund supports projects that cut our carbon emissions, push us closer to net zero, and generally give our planet the love it deserves. We keep tabs on the Carbon Fund's progress and share it in our Impact Reports, but Costsaver’s fund will specifically focus on:
- Generating and utilising renewable energy across all our offices and facilities
- Securing zero-emission vehicles for our tours
- Reducing the carbon footprint of our tours in collaboration with the supply chain and destinations
The TreadRight Foundation Projects
But that's not all. Our TreadRight Foundation takes it up a notch by investing in nature-based solutions that tackle climate change and protect our precious biodiversity.
One of their latest initiatives is with Trees For Life, dedicated to re-wilding the Scottish Highlands and restoring Scotland’s globally important Caledonian Forest and its unique wildlife.
