Environmental protection

Along with much of the travel industry, we recently signed the Glasgow Declaration. With this, we’ve committed to achieving a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 across our whole supply chain (compared to 2019). As well, we’re aiming to reach net-zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.

All of our trusted local experts are in agreement over their shared environmental responsibility in the workplace. This includes reusing waste paper, being mindful of water and energy usage, cycling or using public transport to work instead of driving (if possible), and recycling whenever available. The same applies to us in our Berlin and Bristol offices, both of which are also powered by renewable energy.

Air travel

International travel is one of the world’s main carbon dioxide emitters, and whilst mitigation (or “off-setting”) may seem an easy workaround, its impact is very small and an actual reduction of emissions is a better path to choose. Flying is often the most convenient way to travel, and while more effort is needed when planning your travels, we encourage the idea of taking fewer but longer trips where possible; this has the added benefit of putting even more money into the local economy.

Cruises

As advocates for authentic and responsible travel experiences, we’ve made a conscious decision to refrain from selling tours on large cruise ships. While these offer the allure of luxury and convenience, their negative impacts on the environment, limited economic benefit to local communities, and lack of authentic cultural interactions outweigh the benefits they may provide.

We draw a distinction specifically between smaller boats (such as in the Galapagos Islands, river cruises and small expedition ships) and full-scale ocean liners. The manageable size of the former lowers their impact.