Carbon Tracker

KNOW YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

A tool named The Carbon Tracker has been designed by Travelport with the ability to measure and report carbon emissions as part of a sustainable travel programme. 

It was unveiled earlier this year at the World Travel and Tourism Council summit in Dubai, with an initiative to help travellers be more ‘carbon mindful’.

The tracker claims to take advantage of the latest developments in emissions calculation, though carbon measurement itself is a relatively new and emerging science. 

How does it work?

The tool utilises a graphical interface enabling users to calculate and compare accurate CO2 analyses for itineraries when travelling by air, rail and car, before they make a decision or book.

The tool combines industry-standard compliance reporting with an advanced calculator that uses operational data and a range of key variables to deliver more sophisticated emissions analysis. It has built-in report-generation capabilities and can merge information from back-office systems. It sets out to provide a “vital step” towards a better understanding of how to more effectively manage carbon footprints.

The tracker has been developed in conjunction with Agresso and The Carbon Consultancy to provide “robust intelligence” to inform and enable sustainable travel decision-making.