Corporate Responsibility
Tourism is characterized by complex and internationally interwoven value chains. At the same time, tourism is a widely unregulated economic sector. In order to attract investors or travellers, destinations outpace each other with low environmental and social standards – at the expense of nature and people. Therefore, it is urgently necessary, that businesses within the tourism industry perform environmental and human rights risk assessments to fulfil their due diligence and transparency obligations. We strive for binding rules on corporate responsibility and are engaged in independent sustainability certification schemes.
Tourism and aviation commitments at COP26
On the occasion of the UN Climate Change Conference, the travel and airline sector announced plans for more climate protection.
Stop greenwashing - reduce air traffic now!
The aviation industry is trying hard to get a green image. Stay Grounded has critically reviewed the industry's claims for greenwashing in five factsheets.
Europe: No more whitewashing
Baroque splendour makes Europe's metropolises a tourist magnet. What guests usually don't learn is that this prosperity is based on exploitation in the colonies.
Online seminar: United for vaccine justice worldwide!
Two international online seminar on vaccine equity were held and highlighted the need for more engagement from the tourism industry and also giving examples of implementation.
Diversity and Inclusion in Tourism
Non-discrimination and diversity are important human rights issues for companies. Here's how tour operators can implement them.
Surf tourism worldwide
Travelling to surf becomes more and more popular. However, the way the sport is being practiced today is based on a colonial past whose power structures continue into the present.
Child protection in tourism
Sexual exploitation of children is a current and important issue. ECPAT Germany re-launched its online training for tourism professionals in English, German, and French.
The journey to climate neutrality
The Science Based Targets initiative shows companies, including tour operators how much and how fast they need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Tourism at 48°C
In many destinations, climate change puts the future of tourism at stake. Apart from mitigation, adaptation will be a major challenge.
Seminar: Precarious futures for gender equality in the post-COVID tourism world
In an online seminar, the International Transforming Tourism Initiative took a look at the consequences of COVID-19 on working conditions for women.