The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in the 4 regions.
APAC’s Travel & Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint
Sector’s GDP grew 7.3% annually on average, whilst its greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 4%. Emissions intensity decreased by more than 26% between 2010 and 2019
According to the data, between 2010 and 2019, the APAC Travel & Tourism sector decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions.
The new data for the region reveals the total contribution to APAC’s GDP grew on average 7.3% annually, whilst greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 4% during the same period.
The data also shows how the sector’s emissions intensity continues to decrease.
In 2010, for every $1 USD of the region’s Travel & Tourism GDP, the sector emitted 0.94kg of greenhouse gas emissions.
But in 2019, when Travel & Tourism was at its peak, this figure had dropped by more than 26% to 0.69kg, demonstrating the progress of changes implemented by governments and business leaders across the Asia-Pacific region to create a more sustainable sector.
The new data shows that in 2019 the sector was responsible for an average of just 10.3% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the APAC region.
For the first time ever, this ground-breaking research can accurately report and track the impact industries within the sector have on the environment.
This world first research which covers 185 countries across all regions and will be updated each year with the latest figures.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “We are now able to give governments across the Asia-Pacific region the insights they need to make significant steps towards the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“The Travel & Tourism sector in the region has decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions and reduced its emissions intensity by an incredible 26%. But while this shows progress, a lot more needs to be done.
“To reach our goals and ambitions, we must make bigger and bolder steps to reduce our absolute emissions.
“Government support will be crucial in accelerating the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which will have a significant impact on our footprint, as well as bringing in more renewable energy to our national grids.”
The global findings were launched at the global tourism body’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November this year.
This research was made possible thanks to the partnership between WTTC and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center. Under the Saudi green Initiative, more than 60 initiatives have been launched in the past year, representing more than $186BN USD of investment in the green economy.
African Travel & Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint
Sector’s GDP has grown on average 2.6% annually whilst its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by only 1.2%
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in Africa.
According to the new data, between 2010 and 2019, the African Travel & Tourism sector decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions.
The data shows the total contribution to Africa’s GDP grew on average 2.6% annually, whilst greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 1.2% during the same period.
The data also demonstrates how the sector’s emissions intensity continues to decrease.
In 2010, for every $1 USD of the region’s Travel & Tourism GDP, the sector emitted 1.45kg of greenhouse gas emissions.
But in 2019, when Travel & Tourism was at its peak, this figure dropped by more than 11% to 1.29kg. This significant decline demonstrates the progress of changes implemented by governments and business leaders across Africa to create a more sustainable sector.
In the same year the sector was responsible for an average of just 6.6% of total greenhouse gas emissions across Africa.
In one of the largest research projects of its kind ever undertaken, the global tourism body can for the first time ever, accurately report and track the impact industries within the sector have on the environment.
This comprehensive research covers 185 countries across all regions and will be updated each year with the latest figures.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “Today, we can give governments across Africa the comprehensive information they need to make significant steps towards the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“The Travel & Tourism sector in the region has decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions and reduced its emissions intensity by more than 11%, but we know there is still work to be done.
“To reach our goals and ambitions, we must make bigger and bolder steps to reduce our absolute emissions.
“And for this we need government support in accelerating the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which will have a significant impact on our footprint, as well as bringing in more renewable energy to our national grids.”
The global findings were launched at the global tourism body’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November this year.
This research was made possible thanks to the partnership between WTTC and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center. Under the Saudi green Initiative, more than 60 initiatives have been launched in the past year, representing more than $186BN USD of investment in the green economy.
Climate Footprint of EU Travel & Tourism Sector
EU sector’s GDP has grown on average 2.1% annually whilst its greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 0.3% EU sector’s emissions intensity decreased by 14% between 2010 and 2019
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Saudi-based Sustaina-ble Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in the European Union.
Between 2010 and 2019, just before the pandemic, the EU Travel & Tourism sector decou-pled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions.
The new data reveals Travel & Tourism’s contribution to the EU’s GDP grew on average by 2.1% annually, whilst greenhouse gas increased by just 0.3% during the same period.
The data also shows how the sector’s emissions intensity is decreasing.
In 2010, for every $1 USD of EU Travel & Tourism GDP, the sector emitted 0.49kg of green-house gas.
In 2019 this figure had dropped by 14% to 0.42kg. This is evidence of the success so far of the many changes implemented by governments and business leaders across the Bloc to create a more sustainable sector.
In 2019, when Travel & Tourism was at its peak, the sector was responsible for 10.1% of to-tal greenhouse gas emissions in the EU compared to 8.1% globally.
Europe is one of the busiest regions in the world, due to its unique position as arguably the most strategic group of international continental destinations for arrivals and transfers from other regions, arriving at and passing through Europe.
In one of the largest research projects of its kind ever undertaken, the global tourism body can for the first time ever, accurately report and track the impact industries within the sec-tor have on the environment.
This comprehensive, world-first research covers 185 countries across all regions and will be updated each year with the latest figures.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “Today, we are able to give governments across the European Union the detailed information they need to make progress against the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“The Travel & Tourism industry in the EU has decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions and reduced its emissions intensity by an incredible 14% but we know there is still more to do.
“The sector has a starting point now to know exactly where it stands in terms of total greenhouse gas emissions produced in the EU. With this information we need to see bigger and bolder steps to enable the industry to continue to decouple its growth from its emis-sions. We need government support in supporting the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels and renewable energy from our national grids.”
This research was made possible thanks to the partnership between WTTC and the Saudi-based Sustainable Global Tourism Center. Under the Saudi green Initiative, more than 60 initiatives have been launched in the past year, representing more then $186 billion of investment in the green economy by Saudi Arabia.
North American Travel & Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint Revealed
North American sector’s GDP has grown on average 3.1% annually whilst its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by only 1.2%
Montreal, Canada: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in North America.
Between 2010 and 2019, the North American Travel & Tourism sector decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions.
The new data for the region, which covers the Travel & Tourism sectors in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, reveals the total contribution to North America’s GDP grew on average 3.1% annually, whilst greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 1.2% during the same period.
The data also demonstrates how the sector’s emissions intensity continues to decrease.
In 2010, for every $1 USD of the region’s Travel & Tourism GDP, the sector emitted 0.53kg of greenhouse gas emissions.
But in 2019, when Travel & Tourism was at its peak, this figure dropped by 15% to 0.45kg. This demonstrates the progress of changes implemented by governments and business leaders across North America to create a more sustainable sector.
The new data shows that in 2019 the sector was responsible for just 9.3% of total greenhouse gas emissions in North America.
For the first time ever, this groundbreaking research can accurately report and track the impact industries within the sector have on the environment.
This world first research which covers 185 countries across all regions, will be updated each year with the latest figures.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “We are now able to give governments across North America the comprehensive information they need to make significant steps towards the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“The Travel & Tourism sector in the region has decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions and reduced its emissions intensity by 15%. But while this shows progress, a lot more needs to be done.
“To reach our goals and ambitions, we must make bigger and bolder steps to reduce our absolute emissions.
“And for this we need government support in accelerating the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which will have a significant impact on our footprint, as well as bringing in more renewable energy to our national grids.”
The global findings were launched last week at the global tourism body’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This research was made possible thanks to the partnership between WTTC and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center. Under the Saudi green Initiative, more than 60 initiatives have been launched in the past year, representing more than $186BN USD of investment in the green economy.
