Sustainability

Remember the notion from the early adventurers of ‘take only photos, leave only footprints’? We want to help guide the industry back there and add a little bit more while we’re at it. Why not leave more than you take? Responsible, regenerative tourism is the future and one we are leaning into.

Our

Vision

As the world’s largest wholesaler of ANZ experiences, it’s our responsibility to protect the natural environments, cultural diversity, and the heritage we showcase through the calibre of experiences we deliver.

We create local economic impact by supporting the growth of our experience operators. Those who, through practising their craft or telling their stories create ‘moments’ for our customers to enjoy.

Our team is proud of the work we do, ensuring that all experiences are inclusive and sustainable. By doing so we are helping grow a thriving industry with value-aligned partners, and together, we can positively impact the communities and stakeholders we serve.

We ‘shift the way people experience life’.

Heart

Climate and

Nature

We understand that the tourism icons we may have all taken for granted are at risk. The impact of climate change is threatening our reefs, our ecosystems and the habitats of the wildlife that call them home.

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Science based targets

We have a validated Science Based Target in place

We’re committed to a 42% reduction in emissions by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2040. Our supply chain comprises 140 different types of business from reef cruises to hot air ballooning, degustations to kayaking. We must unite on this journey towards positive change incorporating the knowledge and wisdom in land management driven by our First Nations people to do so.

Science Based Targets

42 %

Reduction in emissions by 2030

90 %

Reduction in emissions by 2050

Our current initiatives include:

Net Zero

Net Zero for scope 1&2 by 2025. 30% of our power is currently Green Power.

30%
of our power is currently Green Power
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Green Power

Providing pathways for our experience operators to switch to Green Power through network membership.

Decarbonisation Strategies

Decarbonisation strategies by category, connecting our network across Australia and New Zealand to share knowledge.

Strive for Sustainability Scorecard

Our partnership with EcoTourism Australia and their Strive for Sustainability scorecard to initiate experience operators on their sustainability journey.

Reconciliation Journey

Our Reconciliation Working Group is actively working on the elements within our reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.

Work Culture

Community, culture and diversity

We recognise the importance of impact and change across a wide spectrum. As corporate citizens, we must unite against inequality, push harder for inclusion and continue to challenge ourselves through the diversity of thought to drive lasting change.

Our current initiatives include:

Inclusivity

Policies and practices that promote inclusivity for all who work for or with Big Red Group.

Gender Diversity

40:40:20 gender diversity targets via targeted actions through the employee lifecycle.

Pay Equity

Ensuring gender and ethnicity pay equity across all Big Red Group divisions.

Personal Causes

Two paid volunteer days for our team to donate their time to personal causes.

Volunteer Week

Our annual volunteer week unites the team around experiences with impact. 

Accessibility

Implementing accessible search and detailed accessibility information on our experiences.

Experiential inclusion matters

As an industry, we haven’t done a good enough job when it comes to ensuring those with a disability can book an experience with confidence. We’re committed to including comprehensive information on accessibility across our network by 31st December 2023.

Latest

News

Big Red Group partners with Welcome to Country to make Australia’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander experiences more accessible

Partnership will help empower First Nations communities, support local businesses,

New Big Red Group report finds Australia’s tourism and experiences industry ‘resilient and recovering’ despite economic challenges

The new ‘Seasonal Experiences Index’ offers optimism for domestic and

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