My Sustainable Travel Pledge

Helen Bateman on 03 November 2023
I'm a passionate advocate for the environment and committed to embedding sustainability into my life and business. It's important to recognise the impact of travel on the planet, but also that tourism has an incredible role to play in contributing to worldwide sustainable development. I want to proactively offer holidays which are good for people and planet through my business and as an individual I recognise the need to be more mindful and transparent in my personal travel planning.

This is my Sustainable Travel Pledge...

SLOW TRAVEL

To travel slower and overland as far as I can, to make the most of the adventure.

COMMUNITY

To seek out opportunities to learn about local life, and support local economies by eating and staying in locally owned establishments. I will promote activity which serves communities first and which has a positive impact on the environment.

PLASTICS and WASTE

I will avoid plastics by carrying reusable bags and water bottles. I will be mindful of food waste within the tourism industry and promote hotels and suppliers which are actively reducing waste.

WILDLIFE

I will not visit, promote or sell unethical wildlife attractions. I will be an advocate for animals by sharing neutral advice with my clients and promoting a world free from animal exploitation.

LOCAL PRODUCE

I will eat locally sourced produce as far as possible & enjoy the local cuisine when I travel.

CARBON

I will plan my travel and activity more mindfully, looking for the most sustainable travel options and keeping a record of my travel carbon footprint, so that I can seek to reduce it year on year.