OUR IMPACT

We are passionate about people and planet

At the heart of Travel Places is a commitment to reducing our impact on the world while supporting our colleagues, clients, local communities and charity partners.

We recognise that travel has environmental and social impacts, but we also believe that travel can be a powerful force for good. Through responsible planning and continuous improvement, we help groups explore the world whilst considering future generations.

Certified b corp

In 2023, Travel Places became a Certified B Corporation™, independently recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Being a B Corp reflects our commitment to balancing purpose and profit and using business as a force for good.

iso 20121 Certified

We are also certified to ISO 20121, the internationally recognised standard for sustainable event and travel management. This certification demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices and continuous improvement across environmental, social and governance areas. Travel Places first achieved ISO 20121 certification in 2022 and continues to successfully recertify against the latest standards.

Together, our B Corp and ISO 20121 certifications provide Scout groups, leaders and parents with confidence that they're working with a travel partner committed to responsible and sustainable travel.

  • a healthier environment

    We are working hard to reduce the carbon footprint that our business is responsible for and have introduced a raft of measures, including the installation of solar panels at our offices, which will allow us to save an estimated 6.17 tonnes of CO2 each year. We’ve also switched to electric vehicles and introduced a variety of reduce, reuse, recycle initiatives around the office, encouraging sustainable behaviour from our staff, and incorporating sustainability criteria into the procurement service of goods and services. We have been ‘carbon neutral’ since 2021, having neutralised the emissions we can’t avoid by financially supporting projects that help provide solutions to climate change.

  • Looking after our people

    As a family business, our people are central to all that we do. We’re passionate about looking after their wellbeing, ensuring our team feel safe, supported and included. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive place to work, ensuring our community of staff have equal opportunities to work, paying a wage that meets their everyday needs, and providing opportunities for development and growth.

  • Supporting our community

    We are passionate about taking positive action for the communities around us and encourage and support our staff to do their bit for our chosen charities, as well as those that mean something to them. We support awareness-raising and donations, whilst all of our staff are given one day of volunteering leave a year. By investing in local sports clubs, we are helping communities take part in sport and physical activity, and we are proud to have supported young athletes who are facing barriers to achieve their potential.

  • Working with our partners

    We believe in the power of collective action and understand we have a role as advocates for sustainability within our industry. Certified to ISO 20121, we can both advise on the most sustainable travel and accommodation options for our clients, and also support our suppliers to increase their positive impact. We are proud to have a global network of travel suppliers. We work closely with airline partners to maximise the potential for more sustainable air travel for our clients, and with our accommodation suppliers to understand and support the measures they are taking to support a more sustainable stay.