Biosphere Commitment Monthly Newsletter - April

Written By Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
 
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This month had several exciting announcements! TOTA’s Energy Analyst, Thivya Visawanathan, was named one of 13 #EnergyChampions from across the country. We also officially launched the Biosphere Academy on April 21. If you were unable to attend the virtual launch event, please view the recording here.

 

Other Exciting Local Biosphere News

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) joined our four regional destination management organization counterparts (Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern BC and Tourism Vancouver Island) under the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) to support the signing of a letter of commitment to pursue the Responsible Tourism Institute’s Biosphere certification. TOTA successfully received this designation in 2017 and is proud to work with our regional partners to help further collective initiatives and make a far-reaching positive impact. You can view the recording of the Earth Day event by the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat here.

News Highlights

A Few Biosphere Updates And Highlights from this month:

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Glohaven is Inviting Biosphere Committed Companies to Globox
BN-04-2021, Biosphere Member Highlights, Glohaven
Glohaven is Inviting Biosphere Committed Companies to Globox
BN-04-2021, Biosphere Member Highlights, Glohaven

As a joint venture with TOTA, the Globox™ is thoughtfully curated with authentically local products and experiences and will proudly feature one Indigenous product or experience, as well as one product or experience from a Biosphere Committed Company.

BN-04-2021, Biosphere Member Highlights, Glohaven
Regional Tourism Associations Mark Earth Day by Taking First Steps Toward Biosphere Certification
BN-04-2021, MM-04-26, BCRTS, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA), Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association, Northern BC Tourism Association, Tourism Vancouver Island, Announcement, Biosphere, Anthony Everett
Regional Tourism Associations Mark Earth Day by Taking First Steps Toward Biosphere Certification
BN-04-2021, MM-04-26, BCRTS, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA), Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association, Northern BC Tourism Association, Tourism Vancouver Island, Announcement, Biosphere, Anthony Everett

To commemorate World Earth Day, The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) came together with four other regional destination management organization counterparts under the B.C. Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS), including the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern B.C. and Tourism Vancouver Island, to support their signing of a letter of commitment to pursue the Responsible Tourism Institute’s Biosphere certification. TOTA successfully received this designation in 2017, and is proud to work with regional partners to help further collective initiatives and make a far-reaching positive impact.

BN-04-2021, MM-04-26, BCRTS, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA), Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association, Northern BC Tourism Association, Tourism Vancouver Island, Announcement, Biosphere, Anthony Everett
Air Canada Commits To Net Zero Emissions Goal By 2050
NR 19-04-2021, BN-04-2021, Sustainability
Air Canada Commits To Net Zero Emissions Goal By 2050
NR 19-04-2021, BN-04-2021, Sustainability

Air Canada is focused on investing in innovative, long term, sustainable emission reduction solutions. Absolute 2030 midterm GHG reduction targets have been set to ensure meaningful progress towards Air Canada's ambitions net zero goal while the airline, technology and energy sectors are transitioning to low carbon alternatives.

The airline has set ambitious climate targets to realize a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) throughout its global operations by 2050. To reach this, Air Canada has set absolute midterm GHG net reduction targets by 2030 in its air and ground operations compared to its 2019 baseline, and has committed to investing $50 Million in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and carbon reductions and removals.

NR 19-04-2021, BN-04-2021, Sustainability
TOTA's Energy Analyst One Of 13 Energy Champions Across Canada
BN-04-2021, Biosphere Update
TOTA's Energy Analyst One Of 13 Energy Champions Across Canada
BN-04-2021, Biosphere Update

We are very proud to announce that Thivya Viswanathan, TOTA's Eco Efficiency Analyst was just named one of 13 #EnergyChampions from across the country by Efficiency Canada, celebrating a meaningful career in helping Canada meet its climate goals and improving our everyday lives. Through the feature, Thivya shares her story, background, and passion for creating a greener, more eco-friendly future.

BN-04-2021, Biosphere Update
 
 
 
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