Ensuring responsible adventures
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| We are absolutely delighted to announce that Explore has been B Corp™ Certified!
We’ve been independently verified by the globally-recognised B Corporation to meet some of the highest standards out there, recognising that we’re doing everything we can to provide responsible, once-in-a-lifetime adventures while being a force for good and protecting our planet for generations of future travellers.
We’re proud to have achieved a score of 84.1, compared with the average business score of 50.9. It has been a great undertaking and a long process, but a hugely valuable one in which we’ve learned a lot about ourselves, our purpose and our direction of travel.
We’re also today publishing our first ever Purpose Paper, tracking our progress against our sustainability goals. Explore’s tours have always had sustainability at their heart – we want to ensure that our small groups have minimal footprint and maximum positive impact on the places we visit. We’ve made a commitment to continue our journey of improvement, to always strive to be better than yesterday.
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| Take a look at our Purpose Paper |
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Our first Purpose Paper tracks our progress against our sustainability goals.
Structured into Planet, Places, and People sections, the paper highlights where we have exceeded our targets but also identifies areas where we need to improve in working towards the Glasgow Declaration targets.
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| The launch of The Explore Foundation enabled us to raise £60,000 for the Morocco Earthquake Fund. We’ve also made big donations to Rewilding Britain and our new partner Klimate, contributing to pioneering carbon removal schemes. |
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| Increased passengers travelling has led to an increase in our absolute emissions, however we’ve reduced the carbon intensity of our holidays by 7%, meaning that every passenger that travels with us has a smaller carbon footprint than this time last year. |
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We have enhanced sustainability benefits for team members by introducing a low-carbon travel policy. Under this policy, they can earn extra paid leave by opting for lower-carbon alternatives to flights.
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| Why we travel – the benefits |
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| Having measured the emissions of every one of our trips we’re now Clear on Carbon and working hard to reduce our emissions in line with our target of 50% reduction by 2030. But sustainability is about much more than just carbon, and there are greater benefits to tourism than just a light footprint. |
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| Sustainable Travel Company of the Year |
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| Sustainability is, and always has been, at the heart of what we do at Explore and we’re absolutely thrilled to have won ‘Sustainable Travel Company of the Year’ at the Travel Industry Awards by TTG!
Discover just some of our sustainability initiatives to show how and why we won! |
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Frequently asked questions about this newsletter
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What does it mean to be B Corp™ Certified?
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B Corp™ Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. Explore has achieved this certification, highlighting their commitment to responsible and sustainable adventures.
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What is the Explore Foundation?
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The Explore Foundation was launched to support various projects and initiatives aligning with sustainability and positive community impacts across the globe. It recently contributed significantly to the Morocco Earthquake Fund and has made donations to Rewilding Britain and Klimate, showcasing Explore’s dedication to environmental conservation and community support.
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How is Explore reducing its carbon footprint?
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Explore is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by decreasing the carbon intensity of its holidays by 7%, showing that each passenger travels with a smaller carbon footprint compared to the previous year. They’ve also been proactive in measuring the emissions of all their trips, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030.
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What initiatives does Explore have for its employees to promote sustainability?
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To promote sustainability among team members, Explore has introduced a low-carbon travel policy, under which employees can earn extra paid leave by choosing lower-carbon alternatives to flights. This initiative is part of Explore’s broader efforts to encourage sustainable travel habits.
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How has Explore been recognized for its sustainability efforts?
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Explore was awarded the ‘Sustainable Travel Company of the Year’ at the Travel Industry Awards by TTG, a testament to their longstanding commitment to sustainability across various aspects of their operations and initiatives.
This FAQ was mainly generated by AI based on the information in the newsletter.
