Tourism as a force for good
Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries and the main force for development and prosperity in many parts of the world. Every holiday leaves an impression – in our hearts, but also on the environment. We use our scale and influence for the sustainable transformation of travel. Together with our partners we strive to continue to positively contribute to local communities, reduce our environmental footprint and create experiences that are authentic and sustainable.
Learn more here about our sustainability agenda, which is built on three pillars and 15 focus areas, as well as our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You can also explore the latest news on sustainability, discover key milestones of our sustainability efforts in a timeline, see some of our achievements in numbers, or find information on our sustainability initiatives across the various business units.
Our Mission
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 actively shape a more sustainable future for tourism. We are in a decade of sustainable transformation. TUI takes its responsibility seriously. And TUI takes action.
Our building blocks
Our Three P’s of People, Planet and Progress are supported by 15 focus areas to drive our sustainable transformation.
People
Tourism is the main force for development and prosperity in many parts of the world. It creates employment, provides education and drives up social and environmental standards.
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Planet
We are working to reduce the environmental footprint of holidays and drive-up environmental standards in our industry.
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Progress
We aim to use our scale to increase the positive social and environmental impact of every holiday experience we offer. We strive to become sustainability leaders in all that we do.
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Science Based Targets initiative
TUI has committed to reducing its emissions, with 2030 targets for its airlines, cruises, and hotels. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated these goals, which align with the latest climate science. By 2030, TUI aims to cut emissions by 24% for its airline, 46.2% for Group-operated hotels, and 27.5% for cruises, all compared to 2019 levels. Additional goals include achieving net-zero emissions across operations and supply chains by 2050, becoming a circular business, enabling 20 million customers to choose sustainable holidays annually by 2030, and co-creating sustainable destinations.
TUI's contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
TUI is committed to supporting the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to combat inequality, eradicate poverty, and protect our planet by 2030. Through its Sustainability Agenda, TUI takes action to contribute to these global goals, with a particular focus on 13 of them. As we enter a decisive decade of sustainable transformation, TUI is dedicated to driving meaningful change.
*The number is based on t CO2e from owned, managed and leased TUI Hotels & Resorts in relations to guest nights, compared to FY2023
Sustainability News
All NewsOur Sustainability Timeline
1990
Environmental Management Unit
First mainstream tour operator to set up an environmental management unit
1990
Environmental reporting
Environmental reporting included in the TUI Annual Report
1996
Environmental Champion Hotels
First selection of TUI Environmental Champion hotels – based on environmental criteria
2004
FTSE4Good Index
First listing on FTSE4Good index and thereafter first Group Environment Report published
2007
Customer donation scheme
World Care Fund customer donation scheme launched supporting sustainability projects
2009
Futouris
TUI Deutschland and TUI AG co-found the sustainable tourism initiative Futouris
2011
Sustainable biofuels
Thomson Airways (today: TUI Airways) the 1st UK airline to fly customers on sustainable biofuel
2013
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
First deliveries of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, up to 20% more carbon efficient
2014
UN Global Compact
TUI signs UN Global Compact’s ten principles Ground-breaking tourism total impact measurement study on Cyprus2015
Better Holidays, Better World
strategy launched to create sustainability change at scale and aligned to the UN SDGs Innovative ecoDemonstrator project with Boeing
2016
TUI Care Foundation
TUI Care Foundation established as TUI’s corporate Foundation
2018
Leading efficiency
TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 1 enters service as one of the most energy-efficient ships of its class
2019
Best for Transparent Reporting
TUI Group won the World Responsible Tourism award for Best for Transparent Reporting
2020
More sustainable holidays
43m holidays delivered to sustainably certified hotels since 2015
2021
Corona Relief Fund
90,000 people supported through the TUI Care Foundation Corona Relief Fund
2022
Tourism is a force for good
Sustainability Agenda launched to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the tourism industry
