Choose low-carbon journeys over flying
Flying is one of the most carbon-intensive activities an individual can do. By reducing the number of flights you take, especially short-haul ones, you can dramatically lower your personal carbon footprint.
Best Practice:
- Avoid unnecessary flights and consider alternatives such as trains, coaches, or car sharing
- If you need to fly, try to group travel into fewer, longer trips rather than several short ones
- If you do fly, consider supporting verified carbon offset schemes — but only as a last resort after reducing travel where possible
Why it matters:
A single return flight can produce more carbon than many people generate in their everyday lives over several weeks or even months. Cutting back on flights directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Drive greener to reduce emissions
Private vehicles are a major source of carbon emissions and air pollution. Choosing a lower-emission car, or driving less overall, can significantly reduce your impact.
Best Practice:
- Consider switching to an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle if you’re in the market for a new car
- Drive efficiently by accelerating gently, maintaining steady speeds, and reducing excess weight in the vehicle
- Use public transport, cycle, or walk where possible to reduce reliance on any car
Tip:
Even if switching cars isn’t an option right now, carpooling or joining a local car club can help reduce emissions per journey.
Why it matters:
Electric vehicles powered by renewable electricity produce far fewer emissions than petrol or diesel cars and contribute less to air pollution - a benefit to people and wildlife alike.
Choose holidays closer to home
Staying local for holidays supports your regional economy and allows you to discover natural beauty nearby — all without the high carbon footprint of long-distance travel.
Best Practice:
- Explore nature reserves, coastal walks, wild camping spots, or historic towns in your region
- Try low-impact stays like eco-lodges, camping, or off-grid cabins
- Use train or bike travel where possible to get to your destination
Why it matters:
Local holidays create fewer emissions, avoid the environmental impact of air travel, and help preserve global habitats by reducing tourism-related strain on fragile ecosystems.
Travel Smarter, Live Wilder
Traveling more thoughtfully is a powerful way to care for the climate and the nature we all depend on. Whether you’re cutting back on flights, driving cleaner, or discovering the wild just beyond your doorstep, your choices help shape a more sustainable world.