Salt River Cottage Signs the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
Salt River Cottage is proud to be a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.
As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration, we commit to deliver plans aligned with the pathways to cut tourism emissions in half over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.
Salt River Cottage commits to:
Support the global commitment to halve emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050;
Deliver climate action plans within 12 months from becoming a signatory (or updating existing plans), and begin implementing them;
Align plans with the five pathways of the Declaration (Measure, Decarbonize, Regenerate, Collaborate, Finance) to accelerate and co-ordinate climate action in tourism;
Report publicly on an annual basis on progress against interim and long-term targets, as well as on actions being taken;
Work in a collaborative spirit, sharing good practices and solutions, and disseminating information to encourage additional organizations to become signatories and supporting one another to reach targets as quickly as possible.
Salt River Cottage co-owner, Michael Kimball, an anthropologist and mindfulness teacher, has published essays on the climate crisis. Check them out below:
On Being Human in a Time of Climate Crisis
Are You a Climate Warrior or a Climate Weaver? Because We Need Both
Salt River Cottage Climate Action Plan
Measurement (M), Decarbonize (D), Regenerate (R), Collaborate (C), Finance (F)
Pre-2022
Solar panels and net-metering (D)
On-demand water heater (D)
Energy Star appliances (D)
Purchased adjoining lot for conservation (D, R)
Organic landscape plants (R)
No fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides (D, R)
Native berry preservation (R)
Identified as Audubon Important Bird Area (C)
Local resources and heritage itineraries (C)
Current
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism signatory (C)
National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat (C)
Track annual energy use (F)
Heat pump for heating and cooling (D)
Outdoor solar lights (D)
Indoor LED lights (D)
Dedicated acreage to carbon capture (D, R)
Heirloom apple orchard restoration (R)
Nature trail development (C)
Rewild west side of property (R)
Regional products gift baskets (C, F)
Biodegradable waste bin liners (D, F)
Housecleaner uses all-natural, toxin-free cleaning products (D)
Striving Towards
Additional solar panels (D)
EV charging station (D)
Ceiling fan (D)
Draft reduction (D)
Community garden (C, D)
Composting system (C, R)
Continue rewilding (R)
Carbon offsets for travel (C, D, F)
Native flora and fauna “life lists” (C)
Interpretive trail design (C)
Single use plastic reduction (D, F)
Research supply source sustainability (C, F)
Portal for guest sustainability suggestions (C)