Intrepid's Chairman on the Climate Cost His Rivals Sidestep
Intrepid co-founder Darrell Wade, ahead of Skift Global Forum, says the company now includes customer flights in its carbon accounting, adopting a total product lifecycle target and investing in decarbonization. He argues operators should own emissions they create demand for.
Impact and considerations
This move may push tour operators to redefine carbon responsibility, impacting sustainability assessments for business travel.
Key points
- Intrepid includes customer flights in carbon accounting with total lifecycle target.
- Wade argues operators own emissions for demand they create.
- Investing in decarbonization projects and emphasizing long-term decision-making.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Skift
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 8 Sept 2026, 21:54
- Page published
- 9 Sept 2026, 00:05
- Last updated
- 8 Sept 2026, 21:54
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- Skift Feed：Skift Global Forum Preview: Intrepid's Chairman on the Climate Cost His Rivals Sidestep (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 8 Sept 2026, 21:54