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Sustainability

„Sustainable tourism is the result of continuous change. As a global company, we take a holistic view of responsibility and are committed to balancing economic stability, social fairness, and the protection of natural habitats. Our goal is to shape tourism in such a way that it creates long-term added value for people, regions, and the environment.“
Christoph Debus
CEO DERTOUR Group

Turning Commitment into Impact

How is the DERTOUR Group shaping the future of sustainable tourism in practice? The Impact Report 2025 provides a concise overview of key progress, initiatives, and goals in the area of sustainability. Through concrete projects, relevant figures, and international initiatives, the report demonstrates how the DERTOUR Group takes responsibility across the tourism value chain and actively drives sustainable development forward.

Turning Commitment into Impact

How is the DERTOUR Group shaping the future of sustainable tourism in practice? The Impact Report 2025 provides a concise overview of key progress, initiatives, and goals in the area of sustainability. Through concrete projects, relevant figures, and international initiatives, the report demonstrates how the DERTOUR Group takes responsibility across the tourism value chain and actively drives sustainable development forward. 

The Sustainability Programm "DER Welt verpflichtet"
(Committed to the World)

The DERTOUR Group bundles its activities in our sustainability programme “DER Welt verpflichtet” (Committed to the World). This is where  strategic priorities with four pillars of sustainability are set to make an impact in the products and the entire value chain:  

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Conscious Travel

Travel with greater guidance: Discover how DERTOUR Group integrates sustainability-related aspects into its travel offers and provides information to support informed travel planning.


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Energy, Climate & Environment

In its own business operations, the DERTOUR Group uses resources responsibly and reduces emissions. As part of the company's own climate targets, energy consumption and the use of paper, among other things, are being reduced.

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Employees

Tourism is a business run by people for people. This conviction is also reflected in the relationship with our employees. The DERTOUR Group offers them the opportunity to develop, to use their talents and to continue to unfold.


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Social Committment

The DERTOUR Group has a social responsibility that goes beyond its core business. It fulfills this responsibility with the DERTOUR Foundation e.V., founded in 2014, which is involved in numerous projects worldwide to promote education, preserve ecological habitats and biodiversity.

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Sustainability for Sustainable Tourism

Travel offers opportunities to discover different cultures, connect with people, and experience a variety of ways of life. Tourism can contribute to cultural exchange and is an important economic sector worldwide, supporting employment and income opportunities in many destinations. 

DERTOUR Group is committed to integrating sustainability-related aspects into its business activities and contributing to the development of a more sustainable tourism industry. The cultural and natural diversity of destinations, as well as the well-being of local communities, are important foundations for maintaining attractive destinations over the long term. 

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), provides a globally recognised framework for sustainable development. 

 The tourism industry can contribute to these goals in various ways, for example by supporting local economic value creation, promoting employment opportunities, or implementing measures aimed at conserving natural resources. 

DERTOUR Group aligns its sustainability activities with those SDGs that are particularly relevant to its business operations and focuses its efforts on areas where it can contribute through its business activities and relationships. 

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UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 4 Quality Education
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 7 affordable and clean energy
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 8 decent work & economic growth
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 12 responsible consumption and production
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 13 climate action
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 14 life below water
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 15 Leben an Land
Sustainable Development Goals Logo der UN
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 4 Quality Education
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 7 affordable and clean energy
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 8 decent work & economic growth
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 12 responsible consumption and production
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 13 climate action
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 14 life below water
UN Sustainable Development Goals no. 15 Leben an Land

Partners

The DERTOUR Group has been working for many years with service providers in industry initiatives and with civil society on sustainable further developments and improvements. 

Guidelines

The guidelines define a binding framework for action for the DERTOUR Group and its business partners.

Partners

The DERTOUR Group has been working for many years with service providers in industry initiatives and with civil society on sustainable further developments and improvements. 

Guidelines

The guidelines define a binding framework for action for the DERTOUR Group and its business partners.