Sustainable Business Pathways Programme
A 12-week programme to help tourism businesses develop sustainable actions while achieving cost savings.
The Sustainable Business Pathway Programme offers structured mentoring and training, enabling businesses across Northern Ireland to develop sustainable tourism offerings, reduce waste, water, and energy consumption, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability. The blend of in-person and online modules fosters interaction, creating a platform for sharing information, experience, and expertise within the tourism sector.
Programme Benefits:
By completing the programme, you will:
- Measure your carbon footprint and set meaningful improvement targets.
- Develop a Sustainability Action Plan that includes climate action, biodiversity, accessibility, outdoor ethics, and marketing.
- Lead in sustainable experience development, setting an example for others.
- Learn how to collaborate and share your collective destination story.
- Understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030, and take action towards these goals.
- Showcase sustainable practices and experiences across Northern Ireland.
- Join a growing cohort of sustainable tourism professionals, committed to climate change through tourism practices.
Eligibility
This programme is ideal for business owners or decision-makers with fixed premises or assets that can be assessed for sustainability improvements. There is no requirement to have any previous sustainability knowledge or certification as the modules are designed to support businesses at all stages of their sustainability journey.
Apply now
To apply to the Sustainable Business Pathway Programme, you will need to complete a short expression of interest. The expression of interest is designed to identify your current level of sustainable knowledge and identify your ambitions for participation.
Expressions of interest close at midday on Wednesday 18 September 2024.
Complete the expression of interest form.
Please note that spaces are limited. Active participation in the full programme is required.
First published 6 September 2024