Event details
Accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project, this training day offers a comprehensive guide to carbon and climate change. Tailored specifically for the travel industry you will gain an understanding of climate goals, their application to travel, and how businesses are affected.
This training day will enable you to integrate this knowledge into your personal and professional strategies, including communication.
About the event
As the UK works towards its 2050 net-zero target and sustainability and climate change are priorities for governments, consumers, and businesses this practical day has been designed to support your climate goals. Attend this practical training day to hear the impact of climate change on businesses and individuals and understand international and UK policy and goals.
Taking part in this training is an opportunity to get a thorough introduction to the science behind climate change and an update on the current carbon landscape, including a recap on the Paris Agreement, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and travel-specific initiatives such as the UNWTO Glasgow Declaration.
When considering the impact of the travel industry on carbon emissions it’s important to understand and differentiate between key carbon terminology, including offsetting, reduction, and Carbon Scopes Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. Expert speakers will guide you through these key definitions and provide you with an understanding of climate goals and how they are applied to travel.
Working in small groups, you will participate in a practical session to get first-hand experience in calculating your own impact, and analyse travel examples across the supply chain.
Hear from a travel lawyer on the details of the Green Claims Code to ensure your communication, marketing, and product practices are compliant. Understand current consumer sentiment towards sustainable travel and discuss with peers how to communicate sustainability both internally and externally to enhance your brand.
Your form and carbon survey will be submitted to the Carbon Literacy Project on your behalf by ABTA, and you can expect your certificates to be issued a few weeks afterwards.
Sessions
- An introduction to the science of climate change
- Climate goals – Paris Agreement, UNWTO Glasgow Declaration
- Impact of travel on climate change and a comparison to other industries
- Glossary of key terms and definitions and how they apply to travel
- Carbon offsetting vs reduction
- Carbon Scopes Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol and travel examples
- The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Green Claims Code
- Strategies for communicating carbon including travel case studies
- Steps travel businesses are taking both in the UK and in destination.
Speakers
Moderator: Carol Rose, Head of Sustainability, ABTA
Under ABTA’s ‘Tourism for Good’ framework, Carol’s role is to deliver ABTA’s strategy for sustainable travel and tourism, across the areas of environment and climate change, destination management and local impact, human rights, and animal welfare. Carol comes from the Fashion and Textile industry and has travelled extensively around the globe, working strategically with diverse supply chains to refine design and production techniques. Carol was the Technical Advisor to Defra’s Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) at WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), delivering on the objectives for the fashion industry to reduce the carbon, water, and waste footprint of clothing on the environment. Carol has also worked as a Principal Net Zero Consultant guiding businesses to develop and implement their sustainability/net-zero strategies. Carol brings a multisectoral approach to the travel and tourism sector, where she believes the lessons learned on her journey will help to supporting ABTA Members to bring positive change to the industry.
- Helen Buttrick DPhil, Carbon Advisor, Ecollective
- Hugh Felton, Audit Operations Manager, Travelife
- Dominic Hughes, Sustainability Executive, Inside Travel Group
- Claire Ross, Director of Sustainability, DER Touristik UK
- Meera Tharmarajah, Solicitor, ABTA
- Ewout Versloot, Strategist, NBTC Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
Additional speakers will include sustainability experts and travel representatives.
Benefits of attending
• Gain a broad understanding of climate change and the impact of our sector on carbon emissions
• Learn about the key carbon terminology and definitions in order to give you a foundation to build further knowledge
• Take part in interactive exercises to calculate your own impact
• Hear case study examples demonstrating how businesses can sustainably maximise the positive impact of tourism
• Get tips and take part in a group discussion on how to reduce energy costs and UK businesses’ energy use
• Understand the tools and support available from ABTA and the wider industry
• Discover achievable and actionable steps that travel businesses can make both in the UK and in destination
• Network and discuss common challenges with industry peers and sustainability experts.
Who should attend?
Ideal for anyone involved in product development, marketing, sustainability, and communication within the travel industry. Along with anyone who has an interest in learning more about carbon reduction and achieving climate goals.
Event prices
ABTA members/Partners:
Early bird member rate - £249
Standard member rate - £279
Non-members:
Early bird non-member rate - £389
Standard non-member rate - £419
Early bird rates for this event have expired.
This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate.
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Discounts
- Book three places and get 50% off the third place.
(This discount will be automatically applied when you book online.) - If you are looking to book for a larger group please contact events@abta.co.uk for a bespoke discount.
*To qualify for the ABTA member/Partner discount you must have a current ABTA member/Partner number or your application must be in progress when the event takes place.
Non-members are welcome to attend. For information about becoming a member click here.
Sponsorship
Event partner
Ecollective helps companies measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Frustrated at a lack of action, We want to make it easier for businesses to take action on the climate crisis by reducing their emissions created from their trips & adventures. We specialise in the travel industry so the tricky challenges you are coming up against might well be what we talk about every day.