Climate action

We aim to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050*

KEY MILESTONES

Climate action plan for Scope 1, 2 & 3 shared by December 2022

Updated Climate action plan shared by December 2024

Publicly report climate goals and progress annually

First full ESG report by June 2025

Collaborate with industry on best practices for high quality removal projects to address residual emissions - Dec 2025

*95% due to reduction (rest offset/removal)

Page updated 1st November 2024

In 2016 the UK signed the Paris Agreement. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees celsius, preferably to 1.5, compared to pre-industrial levels. Every person, business and government needs to take action to achieve this.

By reducing our carbon emissions and making sustainable choices we can help ensure that we can continue to visit the places around the world that we love.

Learn more about how we are making our business operations more sustainable, the Glasgow Declaration and COP26 and our commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

The Glasgow Declaration and COP26

The planet needs our help, which is why we're moving towards a greener future of sustainable travel and why we signed the Glasgow Declaration in November 2021.

We believe holidays are important not only for the wellbeing of people that travel, but to the local economies and communities of the destinations visited. It's crucial that we protect the environment so people can continue to explore beautiful destinations across the world.

Goal 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is 'Partnerships for the Goals', which recognises that we must work in partnership with businesses and competitors to solve sustainability issues. The Glasgow Declaration, launched at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, is a travel industry initiative with a commitment to cut tourism emissions in half over the next decade and reach net-zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.

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Changes we've made on campus

There's lots we can do straight away around the office to make a difference. Here are some of the things we've done so far:

Installed solar panels at our Kent campus - read the case study on Blue Renewables site.
Fitted LED bulbs across campus that adjust to outside light
Electric car charging points
Introduced an electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Custom-built recycling stations to encourage better habits
Motion-sensor lights in several of our meeting rooms
We have our very own veggie patch where our team grow produce for on-site events!
Our on-site coffee van (@kendrewcoffee) uses biodegradable and compostable packaging for all their delicious coffees and lunches
We no longer use single-use plastic cups/straws, tableware or cutlery for events
On-site pond to encourage local wildlife
There are bikes on campus to promote greener travel
Regular team litter picks
We provide dairy-alternative milk in our staff kitchens
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Climate action plan

When looking at changes we need to make to achieve our sustainability goals, we have to look at emissions that are owned or controlled by us (Scopes 1 & 2) as well as indirect emissions from our suppliers and the impact of our products and services (Scope 3). We're proud to be able to share our 2023 Climate Action Plan that includes actions we're taking across all three scopes of emissions/impact.

We're currently working updating our climate action plan, using data and information from our latest Carbon Footprint Report, and we'll be sharing both by the end of this year - so keep your eyes peeled!

Read our 2023 Climate Action Plan

Carbon Footprint Report

We have now received our first-ever Group-wide carbon footprint report from Green Element, covering our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for our baseline year of 2022/23. With this comprehensive data in hand, we're creating a more robust climate action plan to keep us on track towards our key milestones, ultimately helping us achieve our goal of reaching net zero by 2050.