As a leading driver of global economic expansion, tourism significantly impacts the environment—a factor often overlooked. Recent studies reveal that India is a substantial contributor to the fourfold increase in carbon emissions linked to tourism. In fact, India ranks as the fourth-largest contributor to the tourism carbon footprint globally, following the United States, China, and Germany. This alarming revelation underscores the urgent need for sustainable business practices, especially in rapidly growing countries like India.
- The Environmental Footprint of Tourism
Tourism’s footprint encompasses the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of its activities. Environmentally, this footprint includes carbon emissions from travel (cars, planes, and cruises), lodging, and tourism activities, collectively accounting for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, tourism significantly contributes to resource usage, such as waste production and excessive water consumption…
