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How Destinations Can Become Climate Certified and Why It Matters

In today’s climate-conscious world, destinations seeking to be Climate Certified must follow a structured process, provided by Green Initiative. The certifications align them with international sustainability frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and Glasgow Declaration. Here’s how destinations can get certified, and why they should do so. Steps to Climate Certification Why Pursue Certification? Inspiration from […]

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Machu Picchu – The First UNESCO Designated Site – To Renew Its ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certification

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On June 27th, 2024, Machu Picchu will proudly announce the renewal of its prestigious certification as the world’s first Carbon-Neutral UNESCO Designated Site, granted by the Green Initiative. This achievement follows a rigorous certification process that began in 2021, involving comprehensive analyses of scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This time, the carbon footprint data

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Green Initiative Nominated for World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024

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We are delighted to share the news that we have been selected as a 2024 nominee for World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024 In an era where sustainability is more crucial than ever, we are honored to announce that Green Initiative has been nominated for the prestigious “World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2024” award by the World

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WorldXchange’s Climate Positive Leadership: Elevating Standards in Tourism and Currency Exchange

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The tourism sector, crucial for global economic vitality and responsible for approximately 10% of global GDP, also contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. This dual role positions the industry uniquely both as a contributor to and a potential leader in climate change mitigation. With the direct impact of climate change threatening everything from natural

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Green Initiative Two Brazilian Partners as Finalists in the National Tourism Award 2023

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We are thrilled to announce that two of our esteemed partners have been selected as finalists for the prestigious National Tourism Award 2023: Tourism Transforming Lives (“Prêmio Nacional Do Turismo 2023: O Turismo Transformando Vidas”), held by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism. The Green Initiative team is proud to showcase the outstanding initiatives of: We

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The Importance of Investing in Carbon Capture Technologies

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The Earth’s natural carbon sinks: Understanding their vital role in climate change The Earth has a remarkable ability to naturally sequester carbon, through a variety of processes that occur in ecosystems including forests, grasslands, wetlands, soils, and oceans. These natural processes, also known as “sinks,” play a crucial role in removing carbon dioxide, a major

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From Fast Fashion to Sustainable Style: The Urgent Need to Decarbonize the Fashion Industry

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Fashion Industry Valued at Over $2.5 Trillion, but will it remain competitive? The global fashion industry was valued at over $2.5 trillion in 2020 and is projected to grow to $3.3 trillion by 2025. However, the industry’s rapid growth has come at a cost to the environment. According to data, the fashion industry accounts for

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Why Logistics Companies Should Provide Climate Smart Services and Gain Competitive Advantages

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The logistics industry is a vital component of the global economy, responsible for transporting goods and materials worldwide. However, it is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the transportation sector accounted for 24% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019. As a result,

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From Commitment to Action: BioAmayu Becomes the World’s First Certified Climate-Positive Fruit Juice

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New Business Models Emerge to Combat Deforestation in Peru as AJE Group Introduces Eco-Friendly BioAmayu Fruit Juice Peru lost over 2,000 hectares of forest in 2020, the largest amount in two decades, and deforestation rates have worsened over time. In this context, private-sector-led initiatives are striving to create new business models that have a positive

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A Climate Action Guide For Tourism Businesses and Destinations

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As the world continues to recover from the unprecedented shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding a sustainable tourism sector remains a shared responsibility for tourism organizations worldwide. Amid mounting evidence of severe climate change, the window of opportunity for swiftly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is rapidly narrowing. In November 2021 The UN World Tourism

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