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Backroads Sustainability Profile

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Backroads, a premier active travel company headquartered in the United States, has been transforming the way travellers explore the world since its founding in 1979. With a focus on cycling, hiking, and multi-sport adventures, Backroads operates in key regions across North America, Europe, and beyond, offering unique itineraries that cater to diverse interests and fitness levels. Renowned for its exceptional customer service and expert guides, Backroads provides immersive experiences that connect travellers with nature and local cultures. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of family trips and luxury cycling tours, solidifying its position as a leader in the adventure travel industry. With a commitment to sustainability and authentic exploration, Backroads continues to inspire a new generation of adventurers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Backroads's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Backroads's score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Backroads's reported carbon emissions

Backroads, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As a result, there is no information on their climate commitments or initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. In the absence of specific data, it is unclear how Backroads is addressing climate change or contributing to sustainability efforts within the travel and tourism industry.

How Carbon Intensive is Backroads's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Backroads's primary industry is Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Backroads's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Backroads is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Backroads's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Backroads has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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