Explore Worldwide has achieved B Corp certification, committing to high standards of social and environmental performance.
- Despite a 7% reduction in carbon intensity per passenger night, the overall carbon footprint increased due to higher passenger numbers.
- The company has introduced a low-carbon travel incentive for staff and aims for a 4.5% carbon reduction in the coming year.
- A pivotal ‘Purpose Paper’ was released, charting the company’s sustainability progress and future targets.
- Managing Director Michael Edwards emphasised the importance of continuous goal-setting to secure the planet’s future.
Explore Worldwide has proudly earned its B Corp certification, a milestone illustrating its dedication to maintaining exemplary social and environmental standards. This recognition underscores the company’s transparency and accountability.
In the 2022-23 period, Explore Worldwide successfully lowered its carbon intensity by 7% per passenger night. However, in parallel, the absolute carbon footprint witnessed an escalation propelled by an increased number of passengers. This paradoxical situation highlights the complex challenges in achieving overall carbon reduction while expanding services.
Initiatives have been set in motion, such as a novel low-carbon travel incentive programme for staff, anticipated to encourage more sustainable travel practices within the company. Additionally, strategies to augment business travel efficiency and increase rail usage for staff transit have been implemented to further curb carbon emissions.
The firm has embarked on an ambitious goal of reducing its carbon footprint by an additional 4.5% in 2023-24. Acknowledging the difficulty of this target, the organisation has expressed confidence in its team’s capabilities and the support of its partners, as stated in its recent communications.
Coinciding with this pivotal moment, Explore Worldwide has published its inaugural ‘Purpose Paper’, a document that transparently tracks its strides and setbacks against sustainability objectives. This move is part of a broader commitment to continual improvement and public accountability.
Michael Edwards, Managing Director, has articulated a forward-thinking vision wherein he affirms, “It’s important to look back and see how far we’ve come but it’s even more important – crucial – to keep setting ourselves fresh targets, and acknowledging we have an awful lot more to do in achieving our targets for 2030 and beyond.” His statement reflects the determination to safeguard the environment for future adventurers.
Explore Worldwide remains resolute in navigating the complexities of sustainable growth, committed to environmental stewardship and continuous advancement.
