{"id":6589,"date":"2023-11-06T16:07:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T16:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=32664"},"modified":"2023-11-06T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T16:07:55","slug":"sustainable-tourism-global-center-and-wttc-with-environmental-impact-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/sustainable-tourism-global-center-and-wttc-with-environmental-impact-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC with Environmental Impact Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Sustainable<\/a>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 6, 2023 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ In a defining moment for the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia today released the latest industry-shaping Environmental Impact Research data.<\/p>\n

Last year, during the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, the two organizations launched the collaboration and unveiled the inaugural results including the sector\u2019s accurate greenhouse gas emissions for the first time ever.<\/p>\n

This represents the most comprehensive environmental data in Travel & Tourism\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia<\/a>, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe welcome this joint report initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, and WTTC, as an invaluable resource for decision makers around the world. It provides vital insights and unique impactful environmental research into how Travel & Tourism has both an influence on climate change and how it is affected by it.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur research highlights the consistent decline of emissions intensity of Travel & Tourism over the last decade. Whilst the sector\u2019s GDP growth averaged 4.3% annually, emissions only grew by 2.5% annually between 2010-2019 Still, the continued commitment to achieve net zero emissions for the Travel and Tourism sector has never been more important.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe firmly believe Travel & Tourism<\/a> is part of the solution and that is why Saudi Arabia has taken a leading role to accelerate and track this change to promote sustainability across the sector, protect nature and support communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s launch not only tells the sector\u2019s direct impact, but also its supply chain impacts, both within national borders and those that are embedded in Travel & Tourism\u2019s international supply chains.<\/p>\n

The groundbreaking ER data covers 185 countries across all regions and will be updated each year with the latest figures.<\/p>\n

Building upon WTTC\u2019s world-renowned Economic Impact Research<\/strong>, this initiative introduces individualized factsheets for each country and major global regions, and a dedicated microsite allowing users to explore the data in detail.<\/p>\n

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: \u201cToday marks a pivotal moment for the global Travel & Tourism sector. Through this data, we are highlighting the sector’s multi-dimensional impact \u2014 economically, environmentally, and societally.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re talking about a vision that sees beyond tourism and leans into its sustainable future. With this data, we are not just reflecting on where we are now, but actively charting our course for a future where the sector progressively reduces its environmental footprint and boosts its social impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

H.E. Gloria Guevara, Chief Special Advisor of the Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no doubt that this joint report between the Saudi<\/a> Ministry of Tourism\u2019s STGC and WTTC is a major milestone for the global Travel & Tourism sector. We are proud that Saudi Arabia has stepped up to become part of the solution. The STGC will unite the sector to accelerate the transition to a net-zero world, while protecting nature and supporting communities. Our mission is to be the leading global center for sustainable Travel & Tourism, delivering impact driven research, stakeholder-centric services, and tangible end-to-end solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an industry, we are responsible for 8.1% of all carbon emissions globally, rising on average 2.5% a year between 2010 and 2019. However, global Travel & Tourism\u2019s GDP grew at an average of 4.3% per year, indicating the link between our sector\u2019s growth and its carbon footprint has been loosened.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow for the first time we have the data which enables us to properly quantify the sector\u2019s global emissions and identify and track which measures will work so we can map our journey towards a net zero future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arnold Donald Chairman of WTTC said, \u201cThis first of its kind, in-depth report is a significant contribution to ensuring the inclusive, sustainable growth of the sector. Through its sponsorship, It\u2019s yet another example of how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is leading in so many ways in advancing global Travel and Tourism.\u201d<\/p>\n

The data converges economic metrics with crucial issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy use and composition, freshwater use, air pollution and resource use as well as age, gender, and wage profiles of different employments, as well as harmonised indicators across a wide range of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

The comprehensive data reveals the nexus between each dollar generated by Travel & Tourism in the economy and its consequential environmental and social impact.<\/p>\n

Key highlights from the research include:<\/p>\n

Environmental Impact (highlights):<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Travel & Tourism sector demonstrates an impressive trend of decoupling its environmental footprint from its GDP growth.
\n\u2022 Key achievements include reductions in the intensity of water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and material extraction.
\n\u2022 Travel & Tourism\u2019s share of global energy consumption amounted to 10.6% in 2019
\n\u2022 The sector represented 0.9% of total global water consumption in 2019
\n\u2022 Travel & Tourism\u2019s material footprint accounts for 5-8% of global material extraction
\n\u2022 The report\u2019s monitoring extends to pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ammonia, and nitrogen oxides, among others.<\/p>\n

Importantly, the data tracks the sector’s performance towards 15 UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting its commitment to a more equitable and sustainable world.<\/p>\n

The prime objective of this groundbreaking work is to elevate the accuracy and pertinence of sector-specific data, setting the trajectory for future initiatives and realigning with global sustainability milestones.<\/p>\n

WTTC and STGC remain committed to cultivating cooperation and conversation among all industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n

First published at TravelCommunication.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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