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Transport
Transport is the lifeblood of the Travel & Tourism industry, and failure to take action and improve performance in this area could result in harsh financial penalties for companies and increased costs for travellers.
Objective: to reduce or control harmful emissions into the atmosphere and other environmental effects of transport
Companies should:
- use well-maintained and modern transport technology, thus minimising emissions into the environment; this is particularly important for airlines, which should seek to operate the most efficient fleet possible
- help developing countries to acquire relevant technological skills or equipment
- develop and manage car share, cycle, or walk to work schemes for employees, and provide incentives to ensure success
- provide information to customers to help them use public transport, cycle ways or footpaths
- work with planning authorities to ensure that coach stops and other drop off points are well located
- work with suppliers to ensure that purchases are not delivered at peak times (congestion contributes to emissions) and that deliveries are fully loaded
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