RESOURCES
RESOURCES: PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
| Author : | Harald Buijtendijk, Jorine Vermeer & Juultje Blom |
|---|---|
| School/Work Place : | NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands |
| Contact : | buijtendijk.h@nhtv.nl |
| Year : | 2016 |
How to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to climate
change mitigation? For years the carbon-intensive travel industry has been
struggling with this question. Research has addressed the relation between
climate change and tourism (e.g., Gössling et al 2015; Becken, 2013; Gössling,
2010; Gössling et al 2010; Bows et al, 2009). Their work produced models and
measurement methods, and recommended mitigation policies and actions (Scott,
2011; Dwyer et al, 2010; Gössling et al 2010; McKercher, 2010). Major industry
players have since adopted carbon reduction measures in their CSR policies
(Thomas Cook group, 2015; TUI Group, 2015). However, the bulk of the travel
industry consists of SMEs that typically have limited resources available for
CSR. CARMACAL may offer a solution for the sector at large. CARMACAL is a
user-friendly application that enables tour operators to accurately measure the
complete carbon footprint of their tour packages and integrate carbon
management in their business (CSTT, 2016a). The industry acknowledged its
relevance: in April 2016 CARMACAL won the WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Innovation
Award.
