Tourism Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Business Survey Report

 

The first-ever province-wide Tourism Climate Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Business Survey was successful, with more than 550 tourism businesses participating between January 21 and February 21, 2025.

The results provide baseline data on a common set of measures that will track sustainable practices and climate adaptation initiatives across the tourism industry in BC.

Key findings across three priority areas:

Emissions

  • Tourism-related GHG emissions represent 3.1% of total industry emissions in BC

  • 40% of tourism businesses have invested in energy management

  • Transportation accounts for 68% of tourism-related emissions, primarily from domestic air travel and ground vehicle fuel consumption


Waste Management

  • 17% of tourism businesses have performed waste audits in the past two years

  • 40% have invested in waste management practices like reducing single-use plastics and food waste diversion


Climate Adaptation

  • 27% of tourism businesses feel prepared for natural events like wildfires, floods, and droughts

  • 64% have invested in climate adaptation measures, with 17% participating in FireSmarting programs

 
 
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