Tread Lightly
You may have already heard that a Eurostar journey emits 10 times less carbon dioxide than flying to our core destinations. This was the starting point for our commitment to becoming greener still. Our first step was to launch our Tread Lightly initiative in April 2007. This set out our plans to reduce our impact on the environment and further increase our energy efficiency. As part of this we made a commitment to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions by 25% per traveller journey by 2012 and since 14 November 2007, all Eurostar journeys are now carbon neutral at no extra cost to our travellers
We have also made changes across the business, including setting up a new Environment and Energy team to make sure we deliver on our promises, and appointing 34 Tread Lightly champions across all departments of the business to really drive this forward. We’re also working closely with Friends of the Earth to make sure that we are up-to-date with the latest environmental and climate change thinking.
Eurostar and Friends of the Earth are working together on Tread Lightly and The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth’s climate campaign. Friends of the Earth is advising Eurostar on ways to further reduce its impact on the environment and Eurostar is helping Friends of the Earth to build support for a really strong climate change law. We believe ALL sources of carbon dioxide should be counted within the law from the start. Currently the Government is ignoring emissions from international aviation and shipping. We’ve got just a few weeks to change their minds. Visit www.thebigask.com today to discover how you can support a stronger climate change law.
We believe that along with greener travel, there are other steps we can take in our everyday lives that can make a difference to the planet. We have teamed up with BBC Green, a new website that makes it easier to understand how you can live a more sustainable lifestyle. Find out more…
Our journeys are now carbon neutral at no extra cost to our travellers. This involves working with our selected partners whose projects deliver the carbon reductions that offset the emissions that we have not been able to reduce ourselves. Find out how we do it and why, here.
When we launched Tread Lightly we set out an environmental plan with 10 objectives for the next five years to make sure we are greener in everything we do. Find out what they are and how we’re getting on here.
We ask questions all the time so we think you probably do too. Here’s a list of some of the things commonly asked.
Eurostar releases 10 times less CO2 than flying. Want the details? Look no further.
We’ve put together a selection of inspiring European destinations, easily accessible by train, which prove that being green doesn’t mean sacrificing style and indulgence.
Environment
Hello to carbon neutral journeys
Sleep easy in the knowledge that we are offsetting all the CO2 from your journey with high quality projects.Actions speak louder
Find out how we are changing our ways and reducing our impact on the planet. From napkins to uniforms, we’re making a difference.Where to Tread Lightly in style
From eating, visiting and shopping to sleeping, we’ve got some alluring suggestions for you. No hemp shirts or mung beans in sight...10 times less CO2 than flying
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