Climate Action

Taking responsibility for the future of travel

As a global adventure travel company, we have a responsibility to ensure the way we operate today helps protect the natural world and cultural heritage for tomorrow.

From melting glaciers and rising sea levels to shifting weather patterns and biodiversity loss, climate change threatens not only the places you want to explore, but also the wellbeing of our teams worldwide - the guides, porters and other vital local partners.

By taking meaningful climate action, we are not just reducing our footprint. We are upholding our core values of responsible travel, transparency and long-term thinking.


Our Approach to Climate Action


While human-powered travel has a lower carbon footprint than most other forms of tourism, we know we must go further to be part of the climate change solution.

We are working to lead positive change in adventure and active travel through:

  • Emissions measurement
  • Carbon labelling, and
  • Shifting away from offsetting carbon towards real emissions reduction

Our commitment to genuine climate action is reflected in our Climate Action Plan.

 

Cycling is one of the lowest impact forms of travel on the environment | Lachlan Gardiner


Measuring & Reducing Emissions


Our goal is to contribute meaningfully to the global ambition of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Each year we measure our carbon footprint and use the results to identify and implement strategies to reduce emissions across our operations.

Alongside this work, our Regenerative 2030 program supports projects aligned with carbon action and promotes regeneration that goes beyond simply minimising impact.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Carbon Labelling in Action


Protecting wild places starts with accountability.

We've placed Carbon Labels on every trip, so you can see the estimated footprint of your journey before you travel.

It's like a nutrition label on food. It shows the estimated CO2 emissions of a trip in a clear and transparent way, helping you understand your impact and holding us accountable for reducing emissions.

 

Putting the Numbers in Perspective


For comparison, below is the estimated daily carbon footprint per person, based on national averages. They provide a baseline to help you see how your travel footprint compares.

  • Australia: 38.9 kg CO2e
  • New Zealand: 19.8 kg CO2e
  • USA: 37.8 kg CO2e
  • Canada: 40.8 kg CO2e
  • UK: 12.1 kg CO2e

These figures are based on each country’s annual per-person emissions divided across 365 days.

 

Compare your carbon emissions

What We Measure


Our carbon footprint calculations include everything covered in the cost of your trip: accommodation, meals, transport, activities and your guide.

For self-guided trips, we measure only the elements we directly facilitate. Each trip also includes a pro rata share of emissions from our wider operations, such as offices, staff travel and digital infrastructure.

Flights to and from your destination are not included in our trip footprint.


Your Flights and Carbon Impact


EXAMPLE: A return economy-class flight from Sydney to Kathmandu produces approximately 1.6 to 2.2 tonnes of CO2e, depending on aircraft type and routing.

When booking flights, there are practical steps you can take to reduce your footprint:

  • Choose direct flights where possible
  • Fly on newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft
  • Travel economy class
  • Travel less often, but for longer
  • Choose trains where possible

Tools such as Google Flights and Skyscanner use Travalyst data to display emissions comparisons, helping you choose lower-emission flight options.


Behind the Numbers


Our carbon footprint measurement and emissions reduction analysis is conducted by carbon consultancy ecollective, using robust and transparent methodologies

 

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