A Growing Role for Tourism in Sustainable Development
Think of environmentally friendly businesses, and you probably think of things like solar power, green building and recycling. But according to a report released last week by the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP), one of the most promising green industries — at least when it comes to creating economic growth, reducing poverty, fueling job creation and .. read more
UK sees 19% growth in sustainable investment
Eurosif, the European Sustainable Investment Forum, has today published its latest European Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Study (see attached), which reveals the expansion of the European market, now totalling approximately €5 trillion assets under management (AuM). Commenting Penny Shepherd MBE, Chief Executive of UKSIF, said: “The study shows impressive growth in the SRI market .. read more
BUSINESS CASE FOR THINKING GREEN
Better training, greater awareness and improved communication on green issues characterise the 60 businesses included in the second Sunday Times Green List to be published next week. Our unique survey of almost 21,000 employees shows how much they want to be green with a rise this year in the average employee green score to 73.4% .. read more
GREEN PIONEERS: MY SHOES CUT YOUR FOOTPRINT
Shoes, according to Galahad Clark, are among the most environmentally damaging consumer products. He should know. He is a sixth-generation member of the country’s best-known shoe empire, Clarks. His father was a director of the Somerset company and his grandfather before him. The family stepped back from the day-to-day running of the business in the .. read more
New Sustainable Travel Specialist Course Available Through The Travel Institute
Wellesley, MA / Boulder, CO – The Travel Institute announced the release of a new Lifestyle Specialist course for travel agents that’s focused on sustainable travel and tourism. This course joins eight other Lifestyle Specialist courses offered by The Travel Institute each one allowing travel professionals to test and earn an industry recognized credential. The .. read more
MEET ANDREW HARDING OF NATURE & KIND AND CONSCIOUS VENTURES
Meet Andrew Harding of Nature & Kind and Conscious Ventures. From responsible travel to conscious ventures Andrew Harding empowers people to live healthy and sustainable lifestyles British entrepreneur Andrew Harding founded responsible travel company Nature & Kind to support independent travellers who want to plan their own unique and inspirational journeys. This can range from .. read more
