Decarbonisation pathways
As the world pushes toward a net zero future, decarbonisation in Travel & Tourism is essential to achieve global climate goals. Different industries within the sector face unique challenges in reducing their carbon footprint. This infographic outlines the carbon reduction pathways for key segments, showing how accommodations, aviation, and cruise lines can work toward net zero emissions by 2050. It highlights how carbon reduction is being strategically targeted across varying timelines such as easy-to-abate, medium-to-abate, and hard-to-abate industries.
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As the world pushes toward a net zero future, decarbonisation in Travel & Tourism is essential to achieve global climate goals. Different industries within the sector face unique challenges in reducing their carbon footprint. This infographic outlines the carbon reduction pathways for key segments, showing how accommodations, aviation, and cruise lines can work toward net zero emissions by 2050. It highlights how carbon reduction is being strategically targeted across varying timelines such as easy-to-abate, medium-to-abate, and hard-to-abate industries.
- Net zero target by 2050: The Travel & Tourism sector is on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with varied progress across industries.
- Target corridor framework:
- Easy-to-abate industries (OTAs, TAs): Expected to reach net zero before 2050, with major players like Expedia and Booking committing to 100% emission reductions.
- Medium-to-abate industries (Accommodation): Hotels like Radisson aim for 90% reduction by 2050.
- Hard-to-abate industries (Aviation, cruises): Aviation is targeting a 65% reduction by 2050 (IATA), while cruises aim for a 70% reduction (IMO/CLIA).
- Emission reduction timeline:
- By 2030: Easy-to-abate industries to reduce emissions by 40%.
- By 2040: Medium-to-abate sectors to cut emissions by 66%.
- By 2050: All industries to align with net zero goals.
