For a more eco-friendly trip
Offset the greenhouse gas emissions of your trip
Vélo Québec Voyage, mindful of its ecological footprint and true to its environmental values, is taking another step forward in its commitment to sustainability. Through this proactive approach, the company wishes to offer its travelers the possibility of offsetting the carbon emissions associated with their trips.
What is carbon offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is a concept linked to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to mitigate the climatic impact of human activities. The basic idea is to offset emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other equivalent greenhouse gases by investing in projects or activities that reduce or eliminate these emissions elsewhere, hence the concept of offsetting.
Companies or individuals seeking to offset their carbon emissions can do so by investing in emission reduction projects, such as renewable energy, reforestation, carbon capture and storage, etc. These projects help to absorb or reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, thereby offsetting emissions generated elsewhere. These projects help to absorb or reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, thereby offsetting emissions generated elsewhere.
How does it work?
With the help of the organization Compensation CO2 Québec, we have calculated the cost of our trips in terms of greenhouse gases, in order to offset the GHG emissions generated by the air transport of your stay.
By checking the option to offset your emissions when booking your trip, you allocate the amount indicated to a forest restoration project in Quebec. Vélo Québec Voyages acts as an intermediary, forwarding the funds to the Compensation CO2 Québec organization, which oversees the tree planting.
Finally, we'll receive a detailed report on the location of the trees planted, so we can monitor the project's progress.