Green Tourism’s new Green Business Carbon Tracker is believed to be the first carbon calculator created specifically for tourism and event businesses that is ISO 14064-3 compliant.
The tracker was developed over two years and piloted with a range of tourism businesses. It has been assessed by the international certification body Control Union.
It will be rolled out for free to Green Tourism members in December and made available to any tourism and event businesses from January 2026, regardless of membership.
The tracker simplifies the process of carbon tracking by offering a clear and easy-to-use approach to measuring all relevant emission sources. It uses a trusted methodology aligned with international standards and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
As part of the independent assessment, Control Union confirmed that the tracker is consistent in estimating greenhouse gas emissions in kgCO2e, provides a fair and materially correct representation of emissions for participating companies, and has been prepared in line with recognised international standards for greenhouse gas quantification, monitoring and reporting.
Andrea Nicholas, Chief Executive of Green Tourism, said: “For nearly 30 years, we have pioneered sustainable practice in tourism, helping businesses understand their impact and make meaningful improvements. The Green Business Carbon Tracker represents the next stage in that journey, giving tourism operators and event businesses a clear, credible and accessible way to measure their emissions and take confident strides towards net zero.”
Dr Toru Tsuzaki, Certifications Director at Control Union, commented: “This achievement demonstrates Green Tourism’s commitment to transparent, credible, and internationally aligned carbon accounting practices, setting a strong benchmark for sustainability leadership within the sector.”
