Welcome to the breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and remarkable heritage of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. With our natural larder celebrated worldwide, it's no surprise that our region, spanning from Argyll in the west to Moray in the east, and including Orkney and Shetland in the north, continues to captivate thousands of global visitors each year.

Driving the sustainability of this picturesque corner of Scotland is the tourism and hospitality industry, which now has a valuable resource to turn to for guidance and advice on responsible tourism and combatting climate change.

This new website section created by our friends at Huckleberry acts as a compass for businesses, directing them towards organisations and services that offer tools, support, guidance, and advice to transition towards net-zero practices, adopt eco-friendly business strategies, and minimize waste as strides toward responsible tourism.

Responsible Tourism - Industry Guidance | VisitScotland.org

Royal Bank Carbon Planner: A powerful tool to gauge your carbon footprint, guiding you through a few questions to receive personalized actions and develop an emissions reduction plan.

Royal Bank Climate Hub: Dive into green loans, green asset financing, and electric vehicle finance information from Royal Bank of Scotland.

Zero Waste Scotland: Access actionable advice for businesses looking to minimize waste.

Scottish Enterprise Energy Guides: Learn how to calculate your business's carbon footprint and take steps towards reducing it.

VisitScotland Climate Action Plan Guide: A comprehensive guide to crafting your own climate action plan.

HITA's Chairman, Calum Ross, underscores the industry's commitment to safeguarding the region's future, ensuring both visitors and communities can relish this landscape for generations to come while supporting a thriving sector. Ross emphasizes that responsible tourism and the journey to net-zero are no longer optional but integral components of daily operations.

Lorna Maclennan, HITA's Vice Chair, hails the businesses' endeavors in responsible tourism and applauds their positive impact on both the environment and the local communities that make this region so remarkable. She highlights the innovation, creativity, and dedication exhibited by local businesses.

Supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the annual awards ceremony gathers leaders, emerging talents, and esteemed names to celebrate achievements and recognize excellence in the industry.

Should you know of any other pages for signposted support for climate change in business organisations - please get in touch we would love to add you to this page!