Why does this matter?
The carbon footprint quantifies the tour's impact on climate change by measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
How is it calculated?
It sums all emissions from transport, utilities, accommodation, meals, and materials. Then, divides this total by the number of tourists and by the number of days. Finally, assign a score from 0 to 5 based on the result.
What takes into account?
- Transportation: Distance traveled x vehicle emission factor.
- Utilities: Emissions from battery charging.
- Accommodation: Nights x rooms x emission factor.
- Meals: Number of meals x emission factor.
- Materials: Weight of materials used x emission factor.
Emissions are far below the average for similar tours.
Emissions are clearly below the benchmark for similar tours.
Emissions are close to the average for similar tours.
Emissions are slightly above the average for similar tours.
Emissions are well above the average for similar tours.
Emissions are far above the sector average and require major improvement.
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Touristic Footprint Index (TFI) by
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