Sustainability & Slow Travel

As Signatory to the Glasgow Declaration, B&R has developed a carbon action plan that is committed to measuring our carbon footprint and reducing our emissions. Our carbon footprint equates to 66kg of CO2e per traveller per day in 2022.

Encouraging active, social, meaningful lives to promote good health and wellbeing. Through ‘Action Days’, the B&R team is able to take paid days off to volunteer for meaningful organizations

Create safe, equitable places to live and work which support local prosperity and international fair trade. B&R strives to hire local guides and expand business relationships with female-owned enterprises wherever possible.

Nurturing local identity and heritage, empowering communities and promoting a culture of sustainable living.

Protecting and restoring land and marine systems for the benefit of people and wildlife. Through our Slow Fund partners, B&R aims to make a positive contribution to local ecosystems and biodiversity; weaving these initiatives into our itineraries.

Preserving local water resources and prioritizing water efficiency. Wherever possible in our European operations, B&R has installed water dispensers in our vans, reducing single-use plastic water bottles.

Promoting sustainable, humane farming and employing a kilometer-zero approach to cuisine. By partnering with local restaurants and chefs committed to the Slow Food movement, B&R will continue to increase farm-to-table food experiences that focus on organic, local, seasonal ingredients.

Encourage walking, cycling and low-carbon transport whenever possible. B&R commits to minimizing our carbon footprint by designing trips that promote longer, more immersive experiences while decreasing overall transfers on trip.

Utilizing sustainable materials wherever possible and promoting products that help reduce overall consumption. B&R pledges to prioritize environmentally friendly products used on trip by developing sustainable purchasing policies with our partners.

Reusing, recycling and reducing consumption to minimize waste and pollution. Reducing food waste is a priority across the entire B&R ecosystem.

As Signatory to the Glasgow Declaration, B&R has developed a carbon action plan that is committed to measuring our carbon footprint and reducing our emissions. Our carbon footprint equates to 66kg of CO2e per traveller per day in 2022.