World Expeditions Travel Group has announced its first comprehensive Climate Action Plan, marking a major step in its commitment to reduce the environmental impact of travel and contribute to global climate goals.
The plan establishes a group-wide carbon baseline for 2023/24, covering emissions across all brands and operations, including Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions from its trips and value chain.
At the core of the strategy is a commitment to reduce emissions by at least 90% by 2050, alongside a near-term goal to cut emissions per customer per night by 50% by 2030, directly linking climate action to the design and delivery of travel experiences.
“Travel is both deeply valuable and inherently carbon-intensive, and we recognise our responsibility to be part of the solution,” said Donna Lawrence, Sustainability & Impact Manager at World Expeditions Travel Group.
“This plan is about taking practical, measurable steps now to reduce emissions across our trips and operations, working closely with our partners, and giving travellers greater transparency to make informed choices.”
A key feature of the plan is the introduction of trip-level carbon measurement, with emissions calculated and disclosed for every itinerary. This enables travellers to compare trips and choose lower-impact options, while helping the business identify and prioritise the biggest opportunities for reduction.
The travel group has committed to annual public reporting of its emissions and progress, with its carbon footprint independently calculated by external specialists e-collective.
“What stands out about World Expeditions Travel Group’s approach is the level of transparency and the focus on measuring what matters,” said Charlie Cotton, Founder, e-collective.
The Climate Action Plan focuses on targeting the main drivers of emissions, including accommodation, food and transport.
Recognising that most emissions sit within the supply chain, the Group is working closely with accommodation providers and local partners to measure and reduce their carbon footprint, helping drive change across the wider tourism ecosystem.
“This is the beginning of a long-term journey to reshape how travel can operate in a low-carbon future.” Donna Lawrence added.
