- Challenges of addressing Scope 3 emissions meaningfully given the complex nature of the tourism supply chain
The Travel Corporation (TTC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Travel Corporation (TTC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 33.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 313.0K 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
42.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
54% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
Equivalent of 304,027 meals worth of food waste reduced
2023
Energy Use
576.2K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 33.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 313.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 219.9K tCO2e (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 31% and Scope 3 emissions by 5% in 2023, from our baseline in 2019
- 54% of our electricity was sourced from renewable sources
- 32 owned properties run on 100% renewable electricity
- Reduced food waste by 27.4% across 10 Red Carnation Hotels
- Reduced food waste by 36% across 11 Uniworld ships
- 80% reduction of printed brochures from 2019
- Completely removed single-use plastics related to Covid-19 measures
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and use of sold products 27.5% by 2030
- Source 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025
- Reduce food waste by 50% across all hotels and ships by 2025
- Increase the use of local & organic food products in our supply chain by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2019 baseline year
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityFood WasteTravel ExperiencesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)Wildlife