Brendan Vacations earns gold certification from Sustainable Tourism Network

Brendan Vacations says it has achieved the highest level of certification from the Sustainable Tourism Network, becoming the first Irish-based tour company to earn a gold standard certification for sustainability.

“Earning this achievement is a testament to our dedication to eco-conscious travel. From implementing a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Checklist for our chauffeurs and guests to encourage responsible travel on trips to adopting 100 per cent renewable energy and committing to a 10 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by the end of the year, we’re striving to be a leader in the sustainable tourism industry,” said Catherine Reilly, managing director of Brendan Vacations, in a press release. 

The Sustainable Tourism Network is Ireland’s leading sustainable tourism training organization with a mission to transform the Irish tourism industry into a regenerative business sector that protects the environment, supports local communities, and makes places better for people to live and work. 

STN Global Certification is awarded following a comprehensive audit and review of over 80 criteria across environmental, social, and economic sustainability metrics.

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