MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Travel is a remarkable gift—one that opens our eyes, hearts, and minds to diverse cultures and the breathtaking beauty of the natural world. But with this gift comes a responsibility: to help protect the world for future generations. As part of The Travel Corporation, we’re committed to leaving a positive impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit, and the wildlife we find there. We address this in two ways: through our 5-year How We Tread Right sustainability strategy, and through the work of our not-for-profit organisation, the TreadRight Foundation®
OUR COMMITTMENT
Our 5-year sustainability strategy
How We Tread Right
Our 5-year How We Tread Right sustainability strategy is based on 11 measurable goals, anchored to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These address the issues of climate change, sustainable food production, waste reduction, travel experiences, diversity and inclusion, and wildlife. A journey with African Travel means you’re choosing sustainable luxury travel.
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How you have a direct positive impact
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
Responsible travel uplifts communities, protects wildlife, and preserves the places we visit. That’s the heart of our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences—exclusive to African Travel and our sister brands. Discover how you can create meaningful connections and leave a positive impact on your journey.
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Climate Action
Our Road to Net Zero
In order to take the critical and urgent action needed to address climate change, we've committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
Our Climate Action Plan outlines how we'll do this, with science-based targets that address our carbon footprint. Alongside our sister brands, in 2022 we became the first global tour operator to have near-term, long-term, and net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
OUR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TARGETS
SHORT-TERM TARGET (2030)
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
LONG-TERM TARGET (2050)
Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year
NET ZERO TARGET
Reach net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2019 baseline year
To support our journey to net zero, in 2022 we launched our Carbon Fund. The Fund is designed to finance initiatives that reduce the carbon emissions of our business. Progress made by this fund will is reported on in Impact Reports. In addition, our TreadRight Foundation will prioritize and invest in nature- based solutions developed to address climate change as well as the rapid loss of biodiversity. Learn more about TreadRight projects.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity is at the heart of travel. Each journey is an opportunity for cultural enrichment—connecting with people, gaining new perspectives, and seeing the world through a different lens. At The Travel Corporation (TTC), our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) journey started many years ago, with the development of our DEI strategy. With formalized goals, this ensures we always make a conscious effort towards DEI on our tours, through our communications, and within our organization and communities.
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