Assessing motivations for carbon offsetting by environmentally certified tourism enterprises
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Article Title | Assessing motivations for carbon offsetting by environmentally certified tourism enterprises |
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ERA Journal ID | 40090 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Zeppel, Heather (Author) and Beaumont, Narelle (Author) |
Journal Title | Anatolia: an international journal of tourism and hospitality research |
Journal Citation | 24 (3), pp. 297-318 |
Number of Pages | 22 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | Abingdon, Oxon. United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1303-2917 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/13032917.2012.759982 |
Abstract | This paper presents survey results on tourism operator preferences and motivations for carbon offset options by environmentally certified tourism enterprises in Queensland, Australia. It found that less than a third are involved in carbon offset programmes, whereas just over a third plan to implement offsetting in the near future. Preferred offset projects are regional tree planting or renewable energy. Motivations for offsetting are related to environmental concern, commercial benefits of climate-friendly tourism, and financially supporting offset projects. This study found motivations for offsetting by larger tourism enterprises aligning with the more general business motivations and drivers for adopting corporate social and environmental responsibility practices. However, the extra cost and uncertainty about carbon issues limited the uptake of offsetting by smaller tourism operators. |
Keywords | climate change; carbon offsetting; business motivations; environmental concern |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350803. Tourism management |
410404. Environmental management | |
Public Notes | © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. Published online: 23 Jan 2013. Published version made not accessible in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Sustainable Business and Development |
School of Management and Marketing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2250/assessing-motivations-for-carbon-offsetting-by-environmentally-certified-tourism-enterprises
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