Wilderness Group methodology

Published on December 12, 2022

Wilderness Group methodology is an open-source methodology developed for and used by the Wilderness Group (a tour operator based in the United Kingdom), showing how they calculate and share the carbon footprint of each of their customers. It can be used for scopes 1,2 and 3 and enables measurement of GHG footprint per customer.

It is detailed and replicable or adaptable guidance for tour operators looking to measure their emissions relating to a range of issues including accommodation, activities, business travel, food, events and office, as well as transport, trips and tours.

It is a clearly explained methodology for measuring from UK-based adventure travel company, designed by climate consultancy ecollective.

Wilderness Group methodology is an open-source methodology developed for and used by the Wilderness Group.This resource has been reviewed as part of Climate Action in the Tourism Sector: An overview of methodologies and tools to measure greenhouse gas emissions within the framework of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.