INTX, a Liverpool City Region-based transport company, has today announced that is has been awarded the Green Tourism Silver Award following it’s 2024 assessment.
This accolade signifies a notable progression from its previous Bronze status and underscores INTX’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and excellence in the transport sector.
Commitment to Sustainability
Green Tourism’s certification programme recognises businesses within the tourism industry for their commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
INTX has integrated sustainability into every facet of its operations over the past few years, with Green Tourism playing a pivotal role in guiding and recognising these efforts. The Silver Award reflects INTX’s ongoing commitment to enhancing environmental performance and promoting sustainable practices within the transport industry.
Key Sustainability Initiatives
Since its last assessment in August 2023, INTX has accelerated its sustainability initiatives across multiple fronts:
- Monthly Sustainability Newsletter: Launched to raise awareness and engagement among employees about sustainability goals and achievements.
- Updated Diversity and Inclusivity Policies: Ensuring a supportive workplace culture through comprehensive updates detailed in the employee handbook.
- Responsible Visitor Charter: Encouraging clients to adopt sustainable travel practices through simple yet effective guidelines.
- Reduction of Single-Use Plastics: Comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to minimise office single-use plastics.
- Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products: Transitioned to eco-friendly products to promote a healthier workplace environment.
- Climate Change Risk Assessment: Thorough assessment completed to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts.
- Community Support: Active involvement in local community projects, including fundraising for organisations like FareShare UK.
- Energy-Efficient Maintenance Practices: Implemented structured maintenance regimes to enhance energy efficiency and equipment lifespan.
- Measurement of Scope 3 Emissions: Commenced measuring scope 3 emissions to reduce indirect environmental impacts.
Recognition and Future Goals
Rei Liddle, Marketing Manager and Sustainability Lead at INTX, expressed pride in the company’s achievement: “We are incredibly honoured to achieve the Green Tourism Silver Award. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to sustainability across all operations, supporting community organisations, and prioritising staff and client wellbeing.”
The Green Tourism Silver Award serves as a catalyst for INTX to further innovate and expand sustainability practices, aiming to set new benchmarks for environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility in the transport sector.
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