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Circular Economy in Tourism An Essential Strategy for Climate Action and Sustainable Development of the Sector

Circular Economy in Tourism: An Essential Strategy for Climate Action and Sustainable Development of the Sector

Tourism, recognized as an engine for development and a promoter of cultural exchange, operates as a highly complex sector. Its structure ranges from small community-based enterprises to giant hotel chains and airlines, interacting within diverse and often fragile ecosystems. This very complexity places the sector at the center of a critical dual reality in the […]

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CANATUR and AECID, leading Tourism Coalition for a Circular, Inclusive, and Climate-Smart Economy with the support of Green Initiative

CANATUR and AECID, leading Tourism Coalition for a Circular, Inclusive, and Climate-Smart Economy with the support of Green Initiative

Green Initiative, an entity recognized for its expertise in advising and certifying organizations that seek to mitigate their CO₂ emissions, is working as the technical supporting partner for the project entitled “Coalición Turística por una Economía Circular, Inclusiva y Climáticamente Inteligente” (Tourism Coalition for a Circular, Inclusive, and Climate-Smart Economy). This initiative represents a collaborative

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Hotel Punta Sal: A Sustainable Commitment to Climate Mitigation and Carbon Footprint Reduction

Hotel Punta Sal: A Sustainable Commitment to Climate Mitigation and Carbon Footprint Reduction

In a world increasingly aware of the climate crisis, corporate environmental responsibility has become a key factor for competitiveness and long-term sustainability. A clear example of this trend is Hotel Punta Sal (Tumbes, Peru), an establishment that has shown a strong commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation. Measuring and Offsetting the Carbon Footprint In

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WorldXchange Renews Its Climate Positive Commitment and Takes a Step Further with LATA Responsible Tourism Awards Application

WorldXchange Renews Its Climate Positive Commitment and Takes a Step Further with LATA Responsible Tourism Awards Application

At Green Initiative, we proudly celebrate the ongoing climate leadership of our partner: WorldXchange. In 2025, WorldXchange not only renewed its Climate Positive Certification — maintaining its role as the first and only currency exchange company in the world with this distinction — but also took a bold step forward by submitting its application for

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Three actions you can take to change your consumer behavior for Earth Day

Three Actions You Can Take to Change Your Consumer Behavior for Earth Day

Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a global reminder that we all share responsibility for the health of our planet. While governments and corporations play a big role in shaping the future, our personal behaviors and actions matter more than we think. In fact, household consumption is linked to more

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Where Do Your Tourism Emissions Really Come From

Where Do Your Tourism Emissions Really Come From?

Why Understanding Emissions in Tourism Matters Climate change is no longer an abstract concern. For the tourism industry, it has become a real and pressing issue that influences infrastructure, customer preferences, operational costs, and even destination viability. More travelers are making decisions based on sustainability, and regulators are introducing stricter environmental guidelines across markets. For

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The Importance of Carbon Footprint Management and Increasing Sustainability in the Fishing Sector: Celebrating NFCS’s Carbon Measured Certification

In today’s world, where climate change and environmental sustainability dominate global economic challenges, industries worldwide are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprints and adopt efficient climate and nature positive. The fishing industry, a vital component of global food security and a significant source of employment is no exception. The National Fishermen Cooperative Society

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Why You Should Calculate Your Carbon Footprint When You Travel Green Initiative

Why You Should Calculate Your Carbon Footprint When Traveling

Travel Is Beautiful. But It Comes at a Cost. Travel opens our eyes to the wonders of the world. From hiking through lush rainforests to relaxing on tropical beaches, the memories we create while exploring are priceless. However, each trip we take also comes with an environmental cost—particularly in the form of carbon emissions. That’s

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Addressing Fashion's Footprint Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future

Addressing Fashion’s Footprint: Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future

In Honor of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025 Introduction Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression, but behind the glamor lies a growing problem. The industry is under pressure for its serious environmental and social impacts. Mountains of discarded clothes, rivers turned toxic from dyes, and synthetic fibers polluting marine life are just

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How Sustainability Is Driving Consumer Behavior in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Business

How Sustainability Is Driving Consumer Behavior in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Business

In 2025, sustainability is no longer optional — it’s a driving force behind consumer, investor, and employee decisions. From travel to logistics, businesses are being reshaped by growing demands for transparency, responsibility, and measurable environmental action. According to IBM’s latest global sustainability study, 51% of consumers say environmental sustainability is more important today than it

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