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Tourism and Climate Change Leading by Example: Best Practices in Renewable Energy Among Multiple Tourism Industry Sec

Tourism and Climate Change Leading by Example: Best Practices in Renewable Energy Among Multiple Tourism Industry Sectors  . Ted Martens October 29 th , 2008. Presentation Outline. Definitions Benefits & Limitations RETI Best Practices Airlines Accommodations Tour Operators

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Tourism and Climate Change Leading by Example: Best Practices in Renewable Energy Among Multiple Tourism Industry Sec

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  1. Tourism and Climate Change Leading by Example: Best Practices in Renewable Energy Among Multiple Tourism Industry Sectors   Ted Martens October 29th, 2008

  2. Presentation Outline • Definitions • Benefits & Limitations • RETI Best Practices • Airlines • Accommodations • Tour Operators • Cruise Lines • Ski Resorts • Public Land Agencies • Conclusion

  3. Who is STI? Non-profit whose mission is to help travelers and tourism providers protect the places they visit, and the planet at large. Leave the World a Better Place®

  4. Defining Best Practice “A process, technique, or innovative use of resources that results in outstanding and measurable improvement in the operation or performance of a tourism business.”

  5. RETI Best Practice Benefits • Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs • Enhanced customer loyalty and business marketability • Availability of tax incentives, rebates and grants • Significant return on investment

  6. RETI Additional Benefits • Diversify global power supply • Decrease dependency on non-renewable energy sources • Creation of “green collar” jobs and sustainable economic development • Enhanced protection of the environment

  7. Best Practices Analysis • Accommodations • Airlines • Cruise Lines • Public Land Agencies • Ski Resorts • Tour Operators

  8. Accommodations Sector • Building management controls • 1 megawatt solar photovoltaic system • 80 kilowatt windmill • Energy efficiency measures • Solar hot water systems • Carbon neutral accommodations

  9. Accommodations Sector • Cost of renovations • US$460,000 • Projected savings through 07 • US$238,283 • Actual savings through 07 • US$381,824 • Cut approx 10k tons of CO2

  10. Airline Sector • Multi-faceted initiatives to reduce fuel consumption • Voluntary carbon offset initiatives • Reductions in idling times • Development of prototype carbon-composite aircraft • Fleet renewal with more fuel efficient aircraft • Retrofits of existing engines with more efficient fan blades

  11. Airline Sector • 110.7 million gallons of fuel saved per year • Reduction of 908,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent since 2003

  12. Cruise Line Sector • Using shore power while docked in port • Employing solar and wind energy on board • Reduced fuel consumption • Education and outreach

  13. Public Land Agency Sector • Solar photovoltaic, micro-hydro, and wind energy systems • Fleet management strategies to limit fuel use and emissions • Green building and energy efficiency management practices • Carbon sequestration Economic Impacts

  14. Ski Resort Sector • Holistic sustainability planning • Purchase of renewable energy credits • Enhanced vehicle fuel efficiency • Building modifications and new LEED-certified facilities • Installation of hydroelectric and PV systems • Harnessing of methane from wastewater and concerting it to energy

  15. Ski Resort Sector • Saved over 850 tons of CO2 and 1600 MWh • Retrofits have reduced annual energy consumption by 4580 MWH

  16. Tour Operator Sector • Reduction of diesel generator use through solar power and advanced battery technology • Support vehicle fleet powered by waste vegetable oil • On-site, grid-tied solar PV systems • Development of environmental standards for suppliers • Use of wind-powered water pumps and solar water heaters • Purchase of renewable energy credits or carbon offsets

  17. For More Information Visit RETI: www.renewabletourism.org Visit STI: www.sustainabletravelinternational.org Call: 800-276-7764 Leave the World a Better Place®

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