Climate Action

As a global adventure travel company, we recognise our responsibility to understand and reduce the environmental impacts associated with our operations and the trips we offer.

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.

Our approach to climate action focuses on measuring emissions, identifying opportunities for reduction and transparently reporting our progress.

Where our Trip Emissions Come From

Understanding where emissions occur helps us identify where reductions can be made.

Across our trips, emissions are primarily associated with accommodation, meals, ground transport and trip activities. The contribution of each varies considerably depending on the destination and itinerary.

Our Carbon Labels help us identify these emissions at trip level and provide a baseline against which we can assess future changes.

Carbon Labelling in Action

Understanding our emissions starts with measurement.

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

Like a nutrition label on food, our Carbon Labels provide an estimate of the emissions associated with the trip components we measure, helping travellers understand where emissions arise and helping us identify opportunities for reduction.

What We Measure

Our trip emissions calculations cover the main components included in the trip price, including accommodation, meals, ground transport, activities and guiding.

For self-guided trips, we calculate emissions associated with the elements we directly facilitate. Each trip also includes a pro-rata allocation of emissions associated with our wider operations, including offices, staff travel and digital infrastructure.

International flights to and from the destination are not included in the trip Carbon Label.

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, these choices can help reduce flight-related emissions:

• 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 trip emissions calculations and emissions-reduction analysis are conducted by carbon consultancy ecollective using documented methodologies