Maria and I first collaborated on measuring the carbon footprint of the business including estimating the business’ scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for 2022 and a previous baseline year.

This showed her great progress to date, especially on renewable energy giving her the data to show how much her hard work had paid off.

We also uncovered a few surprises together that showed where there were larger than expected areas of emissions, e.g. Scope 3 travel.

We then worked together to create a green market strategy for the business – determining ways to tap into the green economy and add exciting options for her guests to make their holiday more sustainable, including:

• Renting e-bikes

• Providing access to local groceries

• Enjoying local sustainable activities such as yoga and cold water swimming 

We then collaborated on using these figures in her submissions to SME Climate hub as part of the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, as well as the Green Tourism “green tick” award.

These schemes awards support the business accessing further emissions reduction opportunities & training, as well as attracting new eco-conscious customers!

Thank you very much for your time and patience.

We have started to create profiles on the green holiday sites that you have mentioned. I’m planning to use this information that you have put together for our SME Climate Hub submission and to share it on our website and in our social media so we can attract more eco-minded guests.

I would recommend you to other small businesses & I look forward to continuing to work with you on our next project.

Maria – Director