For a more eco-friendly trip
Offset the greenhouse gas emissions from your trip
Vélo Québec Voyage, mindful of its environmental footprint and committed to its environmental values, is taking another step forward in its commitment to sustainability. Through this proactive initiative, the company aims to offer its travelers the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions associated with their trips.
What is carbon offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is a concept related to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to mitigate the climate impact of human activities. The fundamental 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 looking to offset their carbon emissions can do so by investing in emission-reduction projects, such as renewable energy, reforestation, and carbon capture and storage projects, among others. These projects help absorb or reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, thereby offsetting emissions generated elsewhere.
How does it work?
With the help of Compensation CO2 Québec, we have calculated the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our trips in order to offset the GHG emissions generated by air travel during your stay.
By selecting the option to offset your emissions when booking your trip, you are donating the specified amount to a forest restoration project in Quebec. Vélo Québec Voyages acts as an intermediary and forwards the funds to Compensation CO2 Québec, the organization overseeing the tree-planting initiative.
Finally, we will receive a detailed report on the locations of the planted trees so that we can monitor the project’s progress.