MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® – this is our ethos. We recognize our responsibility to leave a positive impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit, and the wildlife we find there. We manage our impact in two ways; as a business through our sustainability goals, detailed in How We Tread Right, and through our TreadRight Foundation.
 
Our efforts to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® focus on:
 
Planet – Protecting our landscapes and natural resources through conservation and sustainable practices.
People – Ensuring that the true economic benefit of tourism is felt by local communities.
Wildlife – Protecting our world’s wildlife and advocating for ethical wildlife experiences.

In 2022, we achieved the following advances in our journey.

GOAL 6: ELIMINATE AS MANY UNNECESSARY SINGLE-USE PLASTICS ACROSS OFFICES AND TRIPS

Thompsons Africa’s Guided Journeys itineraries include 100% biodegradable plant-based water bottles.

GOAL 7: INCLUDE AT LEAST 1 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® EXPERIENCE ON 50% OF TTC ITINERARIES BY 2025

In 2022, Thompsons Africa offered one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on 78% of itineraries.