Carbon Labelling and Restructuring Travel Systems (original) (raw)

Case study on the environmental impact and efficiency of travel

CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 2021

Traveling and possible impact on climate and environment are currently under intense debate, and air travel in particular is often in question due to the use of fossil fuels. Electric propulsion has therefore become very popular but the energy sources for electricity generation should as well be taken into consideration. On the other hand, the social aspect of traveling is usually forgotten and should be also included for a complete sustainability analysis. In this study, the business trip from Stockholm to Bordeaux experienced by airplane and train is analyzed. Though the journey by airplane generated six and a half times more CO2 emissions than the journey by train on a per-passenger basis, this latter resulted in a 35-h journey compared to seven, and a cost up to eight and a half times more expensive than the airplane. The trip is defined as an optimization problem with focus on environmental, economic, and social impact to define acceptable trade-offs. The critical criteria for ...

Manage energy/environmental footprints of travel: A proposed solution/methodology

2017

Congestion is a growing challenge in major urban areas worldwide; a challenge that imposes enormous social and private costs to society. Despite these substantial costs, our knowledge is limited about how transportation users value choices that can reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG), and criteria pollutant emissions (PM2.5, NOx, CO, etc.). In this regard, I proposed the advanced traveler general information system (ATGIS), a scheme that can estimate/provide travelers with travel cost data that they currently do not have. In this paper, I explain the steps required to test, examine, and develop such a scheme for a metropolitan area.

Exploring the potential of an air transport eco-label

European Journal of Tourism Research

Air transport plays a vital role in tourism because it makes long-haul destinations accessible and more frequent vacations possible. Despite its benefits, air travel extensively contributes to climate change. Behavioural change is seen as a key driver in mitigating the environmental impacts of air transport. One way to encourage behavioural change is the use of eco-labels. This paper presents the idea of introducing an air transport eco-label. It explores the idea’s potential and realization through the thematic analysis of 12 interviews with airline industry experts. The results indicated a need for an air transport eco-label. It could help build awareness among air travellers by providing them with environmental information during booking, thereby making flights environmentally comparable. This would also stimulate more competition between airlines, motivating them to improve their environmental performance and creating competitive advantage for those performing better. Finally, t...

Assessing awareness of carbon offsetting by travellers and travel agents.

This paper focuses on the need to increase awareness of climate change and aviation carbon offsetting in the travel and tourism industry. The paper first examines the relationship between travel and tourism operations and climate change, specifically In regards to the impact of air travel. Then, recent research Is presented, in which awareness of carbon offsetting in the travel and tourism industry was investigated, using two groups: travel agents and travelers in Toronto, Canada. The study, using frequencies and cluster analysis, addressed the level of awareness of carbon offsetting, opinions on where the responsibility of environmental protection should be placed, travelers' willingness to partake in carbon offsetting programs, and initiatives to increase awareness. The results of the study indicated a lack of awareness of carbon offsetting. In addition, with regards to the question of where to place the responsibility for offsetting, either with the travel industry or the government, there are two specific groups—intrinsically motivated vs. extrinsically motivated.

A framework to help destinations manage carbon risk from aviation emissions

A framework to help destinations manage carbon risk from aviation emissions., 2018

Global tourism is booming, and so is demand for air travel. Recognising that travellers come with a carbon footprint increases the complexity of decision-making for destinations that seek to attract more visitors. The carbon risk inherent in travel to and from a destination could be substantial but current approaches of accounting and lack of transparent data impede a full understanding of exposure and trends. This research therefore takes a demand-focused approach and proposes ten carbon risk indicators that help destinations assess their absolute and relative risk to the economic, financial, social and environmental costs of carbon. The analysis generates global benchmarks for carbon-, passenger-and itinerary-related indicators, and presents a list of most exposed destinations, approximated by departure airports. A comparative assessment of four airports highlights how differences in passenger volumes, geography, route network and travel behaviour by markets influence exposure. Recommendations for destinations are provided.