Our Impact
Travel and events have an impact – on resources, society and the environment. We take responsibility for that and work hard to minimise it by reducing our footprint where we can, while creating benefits through initiatives like volunteering, sustainable procurement and community partnerships.
B Corp certified
We’ve always believed that strong business performance should go hand-in-hand with responsible practices. In 2023, we strengthened and certified this commitment by joining the B Corp™ community. This independent, globally recognised accreditation reflects the work we do to meet the travel needs of our clients, whilst being mindful of our impact and continually working to reduce it for future generations. Our annual Impact Reports summarise the culmination of our efforts around sustainability, telling the story of how we’re stepping up and taking responsibility, looking for alternatives to the ways we operate, and always striving to be better.
Driving positive change
A healthier environment
We are working hard to reduce the carbon footprint that our business is responsible for and have introduced a raft of measures, including the installation of solar panels at our offices, which save around 6.17 tonnes of CO2 each year. We’ve also switched to electric vehicles and introduced a variety of reduce, reuse, recycle initiatives around the office, incorporated sustainability criteria into the procurement of goods and services and created a permanent woodland in North Devon.
Driving positive change
Looking after our people
As a family business, our people are central to all that we do. We’re committed to supporting their wellbeing and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, included and able to thrive. We provide fair pay, equal opportunities and access to development programmes that help our team grow. Our Travel Places Academy also opens doors for industry newcomers, offering structured training and pathway into the world of travel.
Driving positive change
Supporting our local community
We are committed to taking meaningful action in the communities around us and encourage our staff to support both our chosen charities and the causes that matter personally to them. We provide opportunities for awareness-raising, fundraising, and offer every member of the team one day of volunteering leave each year. Through our investment in local sports clubs, we help more people take part in sport and physical activity, and we're proud to have supported young athletes who face barriers to achieving their potential.
Driving positive change
Working with suppliers
We believe in the power of collective action and recognise our role in promoting responsible practices within our industry. As an ISO 20121-certified business, we use recognised sustainability frameworks to advise clients on travel and accommodation options that align with their policies and goals. With a global network of travel partners, we collaborate closely with airlines offering developments such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) options and carbon reporting tools, and with accommodation providers that follow recognised environmental standards. By working together, we can offer clients the insights and tools they need to make informed, balanced decisions that reflect both their operational needs and their sustainability ambitions.
Our Sustainability Credentials
Supporting a More Responsible Travel Programme
As an ISO 20121-certified sustainable event management business, we use a recognised framework to help you shape travel and event programmes that align with your organisation’s sustainability goals. Working with our global supplier network, we offer practical guidance, clear reporting and tools that help you make informed choices about travel and accommodation options. By collaborating from the outset, we can help reduce the environmental impact of your programme and design group movements using responsible, well defined processes.
Our measurement and reporting capabilities give you the transparency to track progress and drive continuous improvement across your travel activity.
Our Sustainable Development Policy
Our Sustainable Development Policy sets out how we manage our social and environmental responsibilities. It outlines the actions we take, the standards we follow, and how we continue to improve. Explore the full policy to see the commitments that guide our decisions and the expectations we set for ourselves and our partners.
Our Impact Reports
Our Impact Reports summarise the culmination of our sustainability efforts.
The 2024 Impact Report tells the story of how we’re stepping up and taking responsibility for the impact we have, how we’re looking for alternatives to the ways we operate, and how we’re always striving to be better. It celebrates our fantastic staff, our valued clients and our suppliers – all of whom have made this progress possible. And it highlights where we’re going next.
