‘Sustainable travel’ and ‘Responsible travel’ are terms used quite a lot by companies, but what do they mean?
We want to make sure that we walk the talk, cut through the buzzwords, and are transparent about the steps we’re taking to make a positive impact.
At Macs, we focus on four key areas where we can make a real difference. Measuring our carbon footprint, maintaining and restoring trails, becoming B Corp certified, and advocating for low-impact self-guided travel.
Our Responsible Travel Promise
We understand the importance of ensuring that our adventures have a positive impact on the world around us. It's our way of continually improving how we do business, ensuring that everyone involved—our adventurers, suppliers, and our business—benefits.
What Responsible Travel Means to Us
At Macs, responsible travel is about more than ticking boxes- it's about honoring the rights, traditions, and cultures of the communities on our adventures. We believe in giving back to the places we visit, and that starts with engaging local suppliers. By doing so, we make sure our interactions with local communities are fair and mutually beneficial.
At Macs Adventure, we’ve always believed in balancing purpose with profit. Joining the B Corp™ community means our commitment to using business as a force for good is now independently certified on a global scale—a true stamp of approval on our impact.
For 20+ years, Macs Adventure has led in crafting low-impact trips. Our annual Impact Report reflects our commitment to people, planet, and profit. Learn about our achievements, challenges, and future goals in this report.
Discover authentic travel with Macs Adventure! Our self-guided trips partner with local suppliers for a low-impact journey, offering cozy accommodations and real cultural experiences. Explore like a local while supporting local businesses—solo or with friends!
We're committed to reducing single-use plastic and paper waste by partnering with responsible suppliers and digitizing customer documentation to promote sustainability in the travel industry.
We're proud to partner with Leave No Trace, a non-profit organization specializing in education, advocacy, and research to help build a sustainable future for the outdoors and planet.
We're donating $5 for every customer traveling along the West Highland Way and the South West Coast Path. These paths are like the lifeblood of our business, and we want to make sure they're here for generations to come.
Speaking of making the world better, we're also tackling our carbon footprint. We're teaming up with the amazing sustainability experts at eCollective, to carbon count all our trips. We want to be responsible for our impact and take steps to minimise it and help our travelers make informed choices.
Macs Adventure is on a mission to cut carbon emissions with a solid reduction plan. We're partnering with Forest Carbon on peatland restoration and forest planting to support the environment and local communities.
We're all about energy efficiency, renewable options, and promoting no-fly travel and eco-friendly activities. That's why we're addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by improving office energy use, reducing electricity impacts, and managing broader areas like travel and commuting.
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