Freepackers Travels recognises that climate change is a major environmental and social challenge. We are committed to contributing to the global ambition of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, in line with the Paris Agreement and the objectives promoted by B Lab.
💡 Key takeaway: although travel accounts for most of our emissions, each volunteer also makes a positive impact on local communities and the environment.
Freepackers Travels recognises that climate change is a major environmental and social challenge. We are committed to contributing to the global ambition of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, in line with the Paris Agreement and the objectives promoted by B Lab. Our main opportunities for action lie in responsible travel management, the selection of our local partners, our internal operations and raising awareness among participants.
The Climate Action Plan for 2026–2029 has been approved by the management of Freepackers Travels on the 1st of September 2024.
In 2024, Freepackers measured its carbon footprint for the first time to establish a baseline for its greenhouse gas emissions. The results of the 2024 carbon footprint assessment, together with subsequent measurements carried out by the company, inform our priorities, objectives and monitoring of this plan.
Management coordinates the implementation of the plan with the participation of management and operations teams. Freepackers allocates human resources, digital tools to reduce paper consumption and facilitate monitoring, and organizational resources by integrating environmental criteria into existing internal procedures.
We integrate environmental criteria into the assessment of new partners and host organizations, and encourage responsible practices among participants by providing pre-departure information. During the annual management review, we take into account opportunities for improvement identified by employees, host organizations, and other stakeholders.
Progress on the plan is assessed at least once a year during the management review, in accordance with the Stakeholder Engagement and Management Review Procedure. This monitoring is based on the 2024 carbon footprint assessment and subsequent measurements to identify opportunities for improvement and update actions when necessary.
The plan is reviewed and updated at least every 36 months, or sooner in the event of significant changes to our operations or climate commitments.
The plan is implemented in coordination with our Human Rights Policy, Responsible Marketing, Communication and Public Relations Policy, Stakeholder Engagement and Management Review Procedure, Participant Complaints, Incidents and Feedback Management Procedure, and the Freepackers Charter.
Together with our volunteers, partners, and team, we aim to demonstrate that international engagement can go hand in hand with a tangible positive impact and a genuine reduction in our carbon footprint. 🌍
All these projects can be reached from France by ferry, bus or train (Interrail).
