Our approach to sustainability
Our Vision
We are mindful of the importance of travel and tourism for many countries in the world and for the people living there. We partner with these countries and other stakeholders to help shape the future of tourism.
The page sets out how TUl plans to advance its Sustainability Agenda, which is built on three pillars; People, Planet and Progress.
You can explore the different focus areas within these pillars and find out more about our recent progress, as we work towards our vision of tourism as a force for good.
People
Tourism is often a key driver of development and prosperity in many parts of the world. It creates employment, supports education, and can help improve social and environmental standards.
Through our People pillar we aim to ensure that local people and their communities benefit from tourism and the local supply chain, help fill the sustainability skills gap in the tourism industry through the TUI Sustainability Academy, and raise funds to support TUI Care Foundation in delivering positive social and environmental outcomes in destinations.
Planet
We are working to reduce the environmental impacts associated with our holidays.
Our emission reduction targets have been validated by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that they are grounded in climate science. SBTi validation means we are working to a globally recognised standard and provides accountability and guidance to support emissions reductions.
We will also change the way we use resources and adopt circular economy principles. These principles aim to reduce waste and increase reuse, recycling and resource efficiency. Our initial focus is on single-use plastic and food waste.
Progress
We aim to use our scale to create positive change through the holiday experiences we offer, and to play an active role in advancing sustainability within our sector.
Through the Destination Co-Lab, we are working in partnership to make Rhodes a leading example of tourism for the future, developing solutions which other destinations can then use as a blueprint. We will also enable our customers to make informed choices during their customer journey.
Focus Areas
People
Buy local first
Ambition - Develop a local sourcing strategy that strengthens links with local suppliers and creates new income opportunities for the local community.
Community for Changemakers
Ambition - Build an online community for TUI partners to inspire and engage them in the transformation of the tourism industry.
Socially fair
Ambition - Foster inclusive growth by protecting human rights across our global supply chain and building a great place to work for all our colleagues, with a committed focus on equality, diversity and inclusion.
Upskilling
Ambition - Help to fill the sustainability skills gap in the tourism industry with the TUI Sustainability Academy – a digital learning platform for all.
Support TUI Care Foundation
Ambition - Deliver greater benefits to destinations by raising funds to help TUI Care Foundation deliver positive social and environmental outcomes in tourism communities.
Buy local first
Ambition - Develop a local sourcing strategy that strengthens links with local suppliers and creates new income opportunities for the local community.
Community for Changemakers
Ambition - Build an online community for TUI partners to inspire and engage them in the transformation of the tourism industry.
Socially fair
Ambition - Foster inclusive growth by protecting human rights across our global supply chain and building a great place to work for all our colleagues, with a committed focus on equality, diversity and inclusion.
Upskilling
Ambition - Help to fill the sustainability skills gap in the tourism industry with the TUI Sustainability Academy – a digital learning platform for all.
Support TUI Care Foundation
Ambition - Deliver greater benefits to destinations by raising funds to help TUI Care Foundation deliver positive social and environmental outcomes in tourism communities.
Planet
Emission Reduction Roadmaps
Ambition - Deliver science-based targets and implement emission reduction roadmaps for our airline, cruise and hotel operations that are in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
Lower-Emission Energy Sources
Ambition - Partner with others to scale up the production of lower-emission fuels and new propulsion technologies. Run more hotels on renewable energy and support lower- emission transport options in destinations.
Circular Business
Ambition - Shift towards a more circular business model through the redesign of products, services and processes, with an initial focus on food waste and plastic.
Water Management
Ambition - Reduce freshwater usage in our own operations and support water stewardship actions across our value chain that address water scarcity and improve water-use efficiency.
Biodiversity
Ambition - Help protect and restore nature in tourism destinations and support efforts to address biodiversity loss. Protect animals and their welfare through our supply chain.
Emission Reduction Roadmaps
Ambition - Deliver science-based targets and implement emission reduction roadmaps for our airline, cruise and hotel operations that are in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
Lower-Emission Energy Sources
Ambition - Partner with others to scale up the production of lower-emission fuels and new propulsion technologies. Run more hotels on renewable energy and support lower- emission transport options in destinations.
Circular Business
Ambition - Shift towards a more circular business model through the redesign of products, services and processes, with an initial focus on food waste and plastic.
Water Management
Ambition - Reduce freshwater usage in our own operations and support water stewardship actions across our value chain that address water scarcity and improve water-use efficiency.
Biodiversity
Ambition - Help protect and restore nature in tourism destinations and support efforts to address biodiversity loss. Protect animals and their welfare through our supply chain.
Progress
Destination Co-Lab
Ambition - Work in partnership to make Rhodes a leading example of tourism for the future, developing solutions which other destinations can then use as a blueprint.
Empowering Consumers
Ambition - Enable consumers to make more informed holiday choices during their customer journey through better content, signposting and experiences.
Driving Certification
Ambition - Work with independent certification bodies, industry experts, and supply chain partners to improve social and environmental standards.
Technology & Data
Ambition - Lower the environmental impact of our IT platforms, utilise data to improve decision-making and transparency, and use technology to support the transformation.
Innovation partnerships
Ambition - Find, pilot and scale solutions that reduce environmental impact and support the transition of the travel and tourism sector.
Destination Co-Lab
Ambition - Work in partnership to make Rhodes a leading example of tourism for the future, developing solutions which other destinations can then use as a blueprint.
Empowering Consumers
Ambition - Enable consumers to make more informed holiday choices during their customer journey through better content, signposting and experiences.
Driving Certification
Ambition - Work with independent certification bodies, industry experts, and supply chain partners to improve social and environmental standards.
Technology & Data
Ambition - Lower the environmental impact of our IT platforms, utilise data to improve decision-making and transparency, and use technology to support the transformation.
Innovation partnerships
Ambition - Find, pilot and scale solutions that reduce environmental impact and support the transition of the travel and tourism sector.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Reducing emissions from aviation is a major challenge for the travel industry. At TUI, SAF is one of several measures supporting our climate strategy, alongside:
- Investing in newer aircraft with lower fuel consumption per passenger kilometre
- Improving operational and flight efficiency
- Supporting the development and uptake of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
TUI Airline’s emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), helping ensure they are aligned with the latest climate science. Working with SBTi provides a recognised global standard, as well as independent guidance and accountability to support real emissions reductions consistent with limiting global warming.
In addition to aviation, TUI Group also has science-based emissions reduction targets in place for its cruise and hotel operations.
