TASMANIA TO BECOME A CARBON NEUTRAL DESTINATION BY 2025

TASMANIA TO BECOME A CARBON NEUTRAL DESTINATION BY 2025 - The Australian state is a genuine leader in responding to climate change and is one of only a handful of jurisdictions in the world to achieve 100 per cent self-sufficiency in clean, reliable and affordable renewable energy. It is leading Australia's transition to a low-emissions economy, with the statesetting a target to double its renewable energy generation to 200 per cent of current needs by 2040.

Rob Pennicott from Pennicott Wilderness Journeysand Chair of the Carbon Neutral Destination steering committeesaid, “Climate change is a significant global challenge and a concern for many travellers. The Tasmanian industry'scommitment to becoming a truly carbon neutral destination represents the very best of our people and their deep sense of responsibility to our stunning natural environment.”

The local industry will be supported to achieve this goal with $1.5 million from the Tasmanian Government to enable tourism operators to undertake carbon audits and formulate a pathway to achieving a globally recognised standard of operation.The industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic buthas not lost sight of its long-termcommitment to building a sustainable tourism industry for the benefit of our visitors and community.