Written By: SANTORINI, GREECE (June 03, 2025) – VIP Santorini, a premier provider of luxury private tours and transfers on the island of Santorini, announced today its partnership with Sustainable Travel International to make all of its services carbon neutral. This includes measuring and offsetting the carbon footprint of every private tour and transfer from the start of the 2025 season forward.
Globally, travel and tourism contribute approximately 8% of total greenhouse gas emissions. To address this impact, VIP Santorini is partnering with Sustainable Travel International, a global organization with over 20 years of experience helping tourism companies take meaningful climate action.
With their support, VIP Santorini now calculates the carbon footprint of every tour, including emissions from vehicle transport and operational logistics. These emissions are transparently communicated to clients, and an equivalent amount of carbon offsets is purchased through Sustainable Travel International to balance out the environmental impact.
“Our mission has always been to offer exceptional service while respecting the island we love,” said George Alexandrou, CEO of VIP Santorini. “Partnering with Sustainable Travel International allows us to align luxury with responsibility and offer guests the peace of mind that their experience is climate-conscious.”
The carbon offsets purchased by VIP Santorini support Sustainable Travel International’s portfolio of high-quality climate projects. These projects—ranging from reforestation and renewable energy to blue carbon initiatives—are carefully vetted by third-party standards and deliver measurable environmental and social benefits. All of the projects also contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by creating jobs, improving livelihoods, and protecting ecosystems.
“Carbon offsets are essential for accelerating the tourism sector’s transition to net zero,” said Paloma Zapata, CEO of Sustainable Travel International. “We’re proud to partner with VIP Santorini as they take responsibility for their impact and invest in meaningful climate solutions.”
In addition to offsetting, VIP Santorini is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint. This includes increasing the number of electric vehicles in its fleet (currently 50%), eliminating single-use plastics, and promoting low-impact, slow travel itineraries that highlight hidden gems and local culture.
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VIP SANTORINI
VIP Santorini is a specialized tour and chauffeur service company operating in Santorini. Awarded the 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, VIP Santorini combines luxury services with environmental responsibility, ensuring each journey is not only unforgettable but also eco-friendly. For more information, visit our website: www.viptransferssantorini.gr
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
Sustainable Travel International is a social enterprise dedicated to protecting our planet’s most vulnerable destinations and transforming tourism’s impact on nature and people. We engage travelers, businesses, and destination leaders in responsible practices that safeguard nature, combat climate change and pollution, and empower communities to preserve the integrity of destinations around the world. Our comprehensive climate solutions help the travel industry reduce its carbon footprint, advance the global net zero transition, and strengthen its resilience to climate change impacts. To learn more, visit www.sustainabletravel.org.
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