Tourism goes green
Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
According to Sustainable Travel International, tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of the world’s total carbon emissions.
As Thailand aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, local tourism operators and global companies are ramping up measures to elevate their practices.
“Adopting ESG [environmental, social and governance] measures in the tourism industry is not harder than in other businesses,” said Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Phuket-based Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Bangkok Post Reporter
