Our 2024 Impact Report showcases our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, enhancing community engagement, and promoting responsible tourism. The report outlines progress against the group’s five-year sustainability strategy How We Tread Right (HWTR), which was launched in September 2020 and features 11 measurable goals developed to advance TTC’s commitment to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®.

Planet

Advancing Towards Net Zero

Our goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 remains steadfast. In 2024, we achieved:

• A 23% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from our 2019 baseline.
• An investment of USD 353,307 in decarbonization projects via our industry-first Carbon Fund, totalling over USD 2.23 million since its inception in 2023.​

Electrifying Our Fleet

Evan Evans added two new fully-electric coaches to our fleet in 2024. These vehicles now operate 17% of our total trips, saving almost 50 tonnes of CO₂e. Additionally, we introduced a fourth fully-electric, Harry Potter-themed double-decker bus, enhancing our sustainable and immersive sightseeing experiences in London.

Sustainable Rail Travel

In 2024, we expanded our rail offerings:

• Brendan Vacations introduced two new Rail Vacations.
• Evan Evans launched five new rail itineraries.
• Contiki introduced a new rail itinerary.

Furthermore, Adventure World, Contiki, and Costsaver removed flights from over five itineraries, opting for rail or coach alternatives where suitable.

Renewable Energy Milestone

We are proud to announce that 100% of our electricity use now comes from renewable sources. This achievement aligns with our goal to source 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025, which we have surpassed ahead of schedule.

Food Waste Reduction

Our efforts to reduce food waste have yielded significant results:

• Over 100,000 kg of food waste saved across Uniworld and Contiki.
• A 41% reduction in food waste across 11 Uniworld ships, equating to 185,417 meals saved.
• Contiki saved the equivalent of 5,224 meals.

Embracing Local and Organic Foods

We have increased our use of local and organic food products:

• Radical Travel uses six local suppliers at its properties.
• Contiki uses 11 local suppliers and six organic suppliers at its properties.
• Uniworld uses 26 local suppliers and five organic suppliers across their ships.

Additionally, 84% of itineraries across TTC touring brands offered at least one Local Dining Experience per itinerary.

Reducing Printed Materials

Our commitment to digital transformation has led to an 82% reduction in printed brochures from our 2019 baseline. Evan Evans specifically achieved a 75% reduction, contributing to our sustainability goals.

Eliminating Single-Use Plastics

We continue to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics (SUPs) from our operations:

• TTC Tour Brands and AAT Kings redirected funds from branded merchandise to donations supporting nature-based solutions through our "No More Stuff" initiative.
• Contiki installed 20L water tanks in hotels and coaches in Asia to provide clean drinking water, reducing the need for plastic bottles.
• Adventure World's Travel with Purpose Charter encourages suppliers to reduce or eliminate SUPs on trips.
• Brendan Vacations implemented a Sustainable Procurement Policy to remove or replace SUP products from its office.

PEOPLE

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are designed to have a positive social or environmental impact:

• 88% of TTC itineraries now include at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
• Evan Evans offers experiences like the Stonehenge tour, which aligns with SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation by utilising innovative water-saving technologies.

Supporting Developing Regions

In 2024, TTC added 22 new itineraries visiting developing regions, a 34% increase from our 2019 baseline. This includes:

• AAT Kings: six new itineraries.
• Adventure World: six new itineraries.
• African Travel: two new itineraries.
• Brendan Vacations: one new itinerary.
• Contiki: seven new itineraries.

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our DEI initiatives have expanded:

• 500 global Identity Circle members across five TTC IDEA Communities: BIPOC, Parents, Pride, Women’s, and Wellness.
• Campaigns focused on Neurodiversity Week, Women’s History Month, Black History Month, and Pride Month.
• Introduction of a global Mental Health First Aiders Program.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for all TTC touring brands and Uniworld team members.
• Contiki's LGBTQ+ ambassador, Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir, provided diversity and inclusion training to new Trip Managers.
• Insight Vacations launched “Scenic Scotland,” a Women-Only tour co-shared with Brendan Vacations.
• Contiki expanded Pride trips, including a departure, to attend Athens Pride in 2025.
• Uniworld hosts Women-only itineraries and LGBTQ+ Cruises.
• Contiki launched The Travel Project, highlighting stories from marginalised communities.
• TTC Tour brands organised the “Sense of Europe” BIPOC FAM for Trafalgar and Brendan Vacations advisors.

Volunteerism

In 2024, TTC employees completed 8,066 volunteer hours, bringing our total to 32,916 hours since 2020, surpassing our goal of 30,000 volunteer hours by 2025.

Wildlife

All wildlife experiences across TTC brands adhere to our Animal Welfare Policy, ensuring ethical and responsible interactions with wildlife.

To read The Travel Corporation’s full 2024 Impact Report and learn more about the progress TTC and its brands have made against its How We Tread Right sustainability strategy, click here.