16 December 2021

INKATERRA – BECOME THE FIRST EVER CLIMATE POSITIVE HOTEL BRAND IN THE WORLD

First Climate Positive Hotel Brand in the World

INKATERRA Becomes the First Ever Climate Positive Hotel Brand in the World At a time when hotels are working hard to implement eco-friendly initiatives and be more sustainable, Inkaterra Hotels has managed to achieve a rare feat — become the first ever “climate positive” hotel brand in the world.  Green Initiative Certification After measuring Inkaterra’s CO₂ footprint, elaborate mitigation plan with a 5% per year reduction target by 2030 and offset, Green Initiative — certification company — declared the Lima, Peru-based ecotourism company as Climate Positive. This certification means that: “any activity that furthers the achievement of carbon neutrality, provides an environmental benefit by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.”  The announcement Coincided with the 2021 Climate Change Conference (COP 26). This certification comes as a validation of Inkaterra’s 46 years of efforts. By placing scientific research, biodiversity conservation and sustainability at the very core of its business. Inkaterra has pioneered ecotourism in Peru since 1975. As quoted by Inkaterra Founder and President Jose Koechlin and Head of Content Gabriel Meseth. For us, hospitality is a means to our end, which is sustainable development. Therefore, we work under a holistic approach where we produce scientific research as a basis for biodiversity conservation and the wellbeing of local communities. Jose Koechlin and Gabriel Meseth told HotelsMag.  Inkaterra’s plans to achieve the climate positive status. This includes Peru’s first land concession for research and ecotourism purposes at Madre de Dios region of the Amazon rainforest. The region has been sustainably managed by Inkaterra, since 1978.  Inkaterra The company established three “eco-lodges” inspired by local architecture. These were built with native materials, and developed several initiatives to restore carbon sinking capacity and conserve biodiversity. In addition, Inkaterra has a goal to restore more than 5,000 hectares by 2025. Which will be achieved in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and Forest Friends. Company efforts have been conserving Peru’s biodiversity and wellbeing of local communities. And this, for more than 40 years. “We are encouraging conservation and carbon free travel through the international exhibition ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru.’ It is the most innovative strategy to promote tourism and investments in Peru.” “The natural environment and native cultures are our most precious resources. Their conservancy is the only way to ensure the future of travel.” Jose Koechlin, Inkaterra Founder and President Engage your Travel Business Learn about how to engage your Travel Business into a New Level of Leadership and Competitiveness. Become Climate Positive, Climate Neutral and Climate Measured certified here. Read this news at HOTELSMag.com By Kathakali Nandi 

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Are Our Online Habits Destroying the Planet

Are Our Online Habits Destroying the Planet?

internet energy usage We’ve come a long way since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. In 2016, 81% of the Spanish population were online, compared to just 76% of the United States population. These numbers are likely to increase as more and more people get into the internet. However, our collective internet consumption is not sustainable for our planet in the long term. The guide to global internet energy usage seeks to bring online habits to people’s attention so we can make smarter energy-conscious consumer choices. It covers: The immense growth of internet users across the world and the countries with the highest number of people online as of 2020 (China and India lead the top two spots). massive amount of energy The massive amount of energy needed to power social media websites, online streaming, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing services. An in-depth look at the carbon footprint that our online activities and consumption generate. Here are some numbers about the effects our internet use is having on the environment: One email releases 4 grams of carbon dioxide CO2 into the atmosphere. It’s possible for a single email with a large attachment to have a footprint of up to 50 grams. A year of inbound mail for a typical business creates around 135kg of CO2. 3.5% of the 3.7% global emissions coming from the internet is from the information communications and technology industry. Data centres worldwide are consuming approximately 1% of global electricity. Netflix was responsible for 300 million tonnes of CO2 globally in 2018. A simple online Google search emits 0.2 grams of carbon dioxide. To go deeper about the Global Internet Energy Usage guide, check out the full guide here: https://www.energyhelpline.com/help/a-guide-to-global-internet-energy-usage This blog article was prepared for GreenInitiative by Elisha Adams. ENGAGE IN CLIMATE ACTION Commit to a new level of leadership and competitiveness by becoming a Climate Positive, Carbon Neutral and Carbon Measured certified. Click here to learn more about Green Initiative Certifications.

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