Climate Action

Taking responsibility for the future of adventure travel

The environments, communities and cultures we travel through are already experiencing the direct effects of climate change. As a global adventure travel company, we have a responsibility to ensure the way we operate today helps protect the natural world and cultural heritage for tomorrow.

From melting glaciers and rising sea levels to shifting weather patterns and biodiversity loss, climate change threatens not only the places we explore, but also the wellbeing of our travellers, guides, porters and local partners.

By taking meaningful climate action, we are not just reducing our footprint. We are upholding our core values of responsible travel, transparency and long-term thinking.



Our Approach to Climate Action

Through emissions measurement, carbon labelling and a shift away from offsetting towards real emissions reduction, we are working to lead positive change in adventure and active travel.

Our commitment to genuine climate action is reflected in our Climate Action Plan.

While human-powered travel such as walking, trekking and cycling has a lower carbon footprint than many other forms of tourism, we know we must go further if we are to be part of the solution to climate change.

Cycling is one of the lowest impact forms of travel on the environment | Lachlan Gardiner


Measuring & Reducing Emissions

Each year we measure our carbon footprint and use the results to identify and implement strategies to reduce emissions across our operations.

Our goal is to contribute meaningfully to the global ambition of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Alongside this work, our Regenerative 2030 program supports projects aligned with carbon action and promotes regeneration that goes beyond simply minimising impact.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Carbon Labelling in Action

Carbon labels are placed on each of our trips so you can see the estimated footprint of your journey before you travel.

Carbon labelling makes the invisible visible. Like a nutrition label on food, it shows the estimated CO2 emissions of a trip in a clear and transparent way, helping you understand your impact and holding us accountable for reducing emissions.

As adventurers who thrive in wild, pristine places, we know protecting them starts with accountability. This is just the beginning, and we are excited to have you along for the journey.

Understanding the Numbers

To help put the carbon footprint shown on each trip into perspective, it can be useful to compare it to an average day at home. Below is the estimated daily carbon footprint per person, based on national averages.

  • Australia: 38.9 kg CO2e
  • New Zealand: 19.8 kg CO2e
  • USA: 37.8 kg CO2e
  • Canada: 40.8 kg CO2e
  • UK: 12.1 kg CO2e

These figures are based on each country’s annual per-person emissions divided across 365 days. They provide a baseline to help you see how your travel footprint compares.

How you choose to travel really does make a difference, and active, nature-based adventures can be some of the most rewarding and responsible ways to explore the world.

What We Measure

Our carbon footprint calculations include everything covered in the cost of your trip: accommodation, meals, transport, activities and your guide.

For self-guided trips, we measure only the elements we directly facilitate. Each trip also includes a pro rata share of emissions from our wider operations, such as offices, staff travel and digital infrastructure.

Flights to and from your destination are not included in our trip footprint.

Your Flights and Carbon Impact

As an example, a return economy-class flight from Sydney to Kathmandu produces approximately 1.6 to 2.2 tonnes of CO2e, depending on aircraft type and routing.

When booking flights, there are practical steps you can take to reduce your footprint:

  • Choose direct flights where possible
  • Fly on newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft
  • Travel economy class
  • Travel less often but for longer durations
  • Choose trains over flights where possible

Tools such as Google Flights and Skyscanner use Travalyst data to display emissions comparisons, helping you choose lower-emission flight options.

Behind the Numbers

Our carbon footprint measurement and emissions reduction analysis is conducted by carbon consultancy ecollective, using robust and transparent methodologies.