- Increase in business travel emissions due to events and meetings (including UCI 2023 Cycling World Championships)
- 17% increase in gas usage
- Tracking and reducing Scope 3 emissions
- Data limitations in accurately measuring carbon footprint
VisitScotland
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, VisitScotland disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 742 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
742 tCO2e/year
2023-2024
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 77% compared to 2008/09 baseline (84% reduction when comparing like-for-like boundaries); 9% decrease in carbon emissions in 2023/24 against 2022/23
- 15% reduction in waste compared to 2022/23
- 26% reduction in electricity usage
- 65% recycling rate
- 17% waste to landfill
- 18% waste to combustion
- New initiative to track carbon footprint of in-house multimedia productions
- Removed Scope 2 electricity emissions from reporting due to purchase of renewable energy through REGOs
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero in Scope 1 direct emissions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2045 (all scopes)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResource management (waste, water, energy)Responsible tourismEmployee well-beingInclusive tourismThriving communities