The protection of biodiversity is of particular importance in all sectors of the economy, especially in the tourism industry, since an intact nature is part of the product.
The aim of the Futouris industry project is to maximize the contribution of tourism to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in tourist destinations, to reduce negative impacts and to anchor concrete measures in all processes of the core tourism business.
Global populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish have declined by more than 70% in the last 50 years. Around one million of eight million species are currently endangered – and humans are contributing significantly to this by transforming and destroying ecosystems and overusing resources. It is therefore extremely important that all sectors of the economy develop decision-making and management tools for dealing with biodiversity. The tourism industry is particularly affected here, as intact nature is part of the product and therefore has a special responsibility.
The aim of Futouris members is to maximize the contribution of tourism to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in tourist destinations, to reduce negative impacts and to anchor concrete measures to this end in all processes of the core tourism business.
Biodiversity strategies form the basis for a contribution by Futouris member companies to the preservation of biodiversity. In the first phase of the industry project, a guideline for the development of biodiversity strategies tailored to tourism companies will therefore be developed and applied in pilot companies. At the end of the project, a company-specific biodiversity strategy and an action plan will be available for each of the pilot companies involved.
The biodiversity strategies and action plans are the basis for the implementation of implementation projects in phase 2 of the industry project. These will be coordinated with the Futouris member companies on the basis of the results from phase 1.
The biodiversity strategies and action plans should be aligned with the requirements of CSRD reporting and be usable for companies that are currently or will be required to report in the coming years as part of CSRD reporting.
The following activities are planned
Together with our members, we at Futouris develop innovative projects and implement them in practice. Our projects are as diverse as our members. Our common goal: to preserve travel destinations and make the industry fit for the future.