Why become a sustainable business?

Have you considered the impact of your business, both positive and negative, on the landscape and environment on which you rely?

Tourism has an impact on any destination especially those that have a fragile or sensitive landscape. By committing to a responsible approach tourism businesses, their guests and all visitors to the area can reduce the impact of tourism and may even help to contribute to the conservation of the destination.

Improving the environmental practice of your business makes good business sense.

For a modest investment, for which there are many grants, you can;

• minimise your fuel bills and the costs of waste disposal
  
• attract more custom, there is a growing demand for tourism accommodation and activities which minimize their impact on the environment.
  

See Case studies for sustainable business to see how local businesses have reduced their costs, attracted more custom and extended the season by adopting and marketing their sustainable practices.