Earth Day 2023: is the Travel Industry Investing Enough in our Planet?

Earth Day is 22APR. This year’s theme is Investing in our Planet. Matt Leedham at Karryon writes that the travel industry is responsible for 8 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, so improving the sustainability of the sector is vital to protecting the planet and combatting climate change.

He says first, it is important to focus on protecting what makes desirable destinations attractive. Second, there is growing evidence that companies focussing on sustainability have greater financial performance and happier employees.

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