Climate change is one of the single biggest threats to the world as we know it. However, according to the 2009 report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), immediate action can reduce current levels of GHG emissions and redesign a sustainable global economy, at the same time as helping to minimise the threat of climate change.
In its report entitled Leading the Challenge on Climate Change WTTC set out a vision for, and commitment to, tackling GHG emissions. The report underlined the important role of partnership in attaining the vision defined by WTTC and called for an alignment of goals and efforts among leaders of industry, employees, customers and policy-makers - whether in the commercial or public domain.
The report was the culmination of a joint effort, led by WTTC and facilitated by experts from the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. A group of management executives specialising in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the environment from 30 Travel & Tourism companies across the world formed a 'soundboard' committee, helping to guide the vision, commitment and action plan which has since been adopted by more than 40 Chairs and CEOs from the industry.
How have WTTC Members progressed on their efforts against climate change? The video footage found here demonstrates and celebrates the achievements of WTTC Members in advancing carbon emissions mitigation while helping their operating environment adapt to the impacts of climate change.
These videos show the individual accounts of their motivations, challenges, progress, and future predictions for the Travel & Tourism industry.
Leading the Challenge on Climate Change - David Scowsill, President and CEO - WTTC |
Role Of Travel and Tourism Industry |
Leading the Challenge |
Priorities For The Future |