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Phuket tourism thrives as local foundation launches net-zero initiative. (Photo: Pixabay)
Tourism contributes 8% of global carbon emissions, and Phuket, one of Thailand’s top travel destinations, is taking steps to cut its environmental impact.
The Phuket Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation is leading efforts to make the island’s old town carbon-neutral by 2030. The foundation also plans to introduce green standards for tourism operators, with a goal of helping more than 600 hotels secure green certifications within the next two years.
Local foundation sets Phuket as ESG tourism model
Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, chairman of the Phuket Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation, vowed to make Phuket a model for Thailand's tourism industry. He emphasized the importance of the industry adhering to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. With the global trend towards carbon reduction, local people are increasingly understanding the significance of ESG.
