Urgent Call for Action on Climate
Climate Emergency
As GMs, CEOs, business owners, travellers, and human beings, we are clear that there is a Climate Emergency which requires immediate and radical action by our governments, our industry and our business.
We need to see decisive government action to combat our urgent climate crisis.
But it’s also the responsibility (and obligation) of businesses, like Avella Sights, to do whatever they can to preserve this earth for our future generations. Business has a vital role to play in helping limit global warming, and building the net-zero carbon economy of the future.
Together with a group of other businesses, organizations and individuals in the tourism industries, we are declaring a Climate Emergency, as part of Tourism Declares. We’re committed to setting a science-based emission reduction target, and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions at the pace and scale that science says is necessary to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C.
Based on the facts we know today, we’d be lying to ourselves if we were to continue as though there is nothing wrong. But everything is wrong. We are in a Climate Emergency.
Part of our commitment plan is creating a climate positive company in the future. This means creating environmental benefits by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and decarbonizing our business by reducing emissions from our trips and global operations.
We are committed to creating environmental benefits by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
So, what’s the plan?
By going public with a five-point climate commitment:
1. We’ll measure our emissions.
From transport, to waste, to energy use – we need to know where our emissions are coming from so we can understand how to limit them.
2. We’ll offset 125% of our emissions in 2024.
This year, we’ll be expanding our carbon management program to offset sources of emissions beyond our brands – like offsetting our customers’ flights.
3. We’ll set a science-based target to reduce emissions.
This ensures our business will be on track for low-carbon growth.
4. Our goal is to transition to 100% renewable energy…
… in our offices by 2026, and on our trips by 2030.
5. We will keep empowering women around the world…
… and strive for social justice and sustainable growth around the world.
It’s our responsibility to help preserve the planet for the next generation of TrAvellas and the communities that call these places home.