Travel accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions, according to a 2018 study published in Nature Climate Change.

Given these shocking figures, it’s clear that we need to take steps to reduce our impact on the planet and switch to a more sustainable way of running our businesses before it’s too late.

If we want to protect the world from further harm, revive the travel industry and reach the governments net zero carbon target, we need to focus more closely on promoting sustainable travel. Here are some easy yet effective ways travel businesses can do just that.

Even though there is still plenty to do in 2021 in the battle against climate change, ecocide and social inequalities, 2020 also brought us a plethora of positive changes which deserve to be celebrated.

Now is the time to look back and to recap some of the success stories. Keep reading to look back on some of the biggest environmental wins of 2020.

Sea Going Green is proud to announce that we have officially partnered with CO2 offsetting project, SeaGrass Grow!

SeaGrass Grow (a project of The Ocean Foundation) conducts coastal habitat restoration projects around the world by rehabilitating and conserving seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, and salt marshes to capture and sequester CO2, prevent storm surge, enhance the quality of marine habitats for local species, improve water quality and more!

Learn more about their mission, projects and impact in our blog interview with Ben Scheelk, Program Officer at The Ocean Foundation.

From experiencing different cultures to exploring new sights and sounds to connecting with people from diverse communities: there are a million and one reasons people travel around the globe. However, even the tourism industry cannot escape the murkiness of climate change as evidenced by the growing body of research showcasing just how much globetrotting is impacting the environment.

This blog will examine the environmental impacts, particularly CO2 emissions, that tourism is having as a result of current tourism practices concluding with insights on what can be done to alleviate these impacts and change the face of tourism for the better.

The era of businesses turning a blind eye to its environmental responsibilities is long over, and today even the smallest enterprise is called upon to do its part in reversing climate change and protecting the world we all live in.

Consumers across the board are savvier than ever and will be actively seeking out companies and products that align with a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. Green practices also allow owners to save considerable amounts of money and streamline their offerings – a win for everyone involved, including the planet!

Here are 4 practical ways to make your business more eco-friendly.