● In celebration of Earth Day, Intrepid Travel announces over 100,000 trees have been planted in Kenya as part of its Offset Earth project
● Although currently travel is not an option for individuals around the world, the tour company is still committed to doing its part for climate action by matching subscribers to Offset Earth tree-for-tree.
● Intrepid Travel is planting all trees in Kenya's Kijabe Forest, while supporting the livelihoods of the local community to help plant and keep the forest safe

London, UK  – 22nd April 2020 –  This year, Intrepid Travel is celebrating Earth Day by revealing that its  Offset Earth project, which runs in conjunction with its not-for-profit arm The Intrepid Foundation, has reached over 100,000 trees.

As part of its fight against climate change, Intrepid Travel is providing more sustainable ways to travel, including offsetting every trip taken by one of its travellers.  Although currently travel is not an option for individuals around the world, the tour company is still committed to doing its part for climate action by matching trees planted with every subscription through its Offset Earth page. 

“Planting over 100,000 trees in Kenya's Intrepid Forest is a fantastic milestone to hit this Earth Day and we want to thank all those who have subscribed to our Offset Earth project to date. It's a nice reminder that even when we have to be apart, we can still work together to change things for the better,” says James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel.

Intrepid's trees are currently being planted in Kenya's Kijabe Forest, a short drive from Nairobi, by Eden Reforestation Projects and local community partners, which travellers will get to visit on select Kenya itineraries. In line with the company's values the reforestation project will also employ locals, many of whom are single mothers, to help plant the trees and keep the forest safe.

Carbon offsetting enables travellers to limit our carbon footprint by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reducing emissions, while the world explores new technologies and solutions to reduce our emissions globally. The starting monthly subscription rate allows users to plant 12 trees, matched by a further 12 on behalf of Intrepid Travel. This tree planting, along with the purchase of Gold Standard-certified carbon credits, effectively prevents 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere each year.

In addition, the subscription service helps users set goals to reduce their carbon footprint overall, such as refusing single-use items, reducing their meat intake and taking public transportation to work.

“The world may have changed dramatically over the past few months with travel as we know it coming to a standstill”, says Thornton “but as a company we remain committed to being climate positive and are grateful that our loyal customers feel the same. Travel will only rebound stronger if it rebuilds more responsibly.”

To sign up to Offset Earth and have your trees matched by Intrepid, visit https://offset.earth/intrepidreforest. Once subscribed, users can watch their digital forest grow, check in on the Kijabe project, and set goals to reduce their annual carbon footprint.

For more information, visit: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/travel-powered-forest/

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About Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company that has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. The company offers more than 1,000 trips in more than 120 countries and on every continent. Every trip is designed to truly experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Intrepid's award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and included activities mean they offer travellers great value for money.

Globally-renowned as a leader in responsible travel, Intrepid Travel is a certified B Corp and has been a carbon neutral business since 2010. www.intrepidtravel.com

About The Intrepid Foundation

The Intrepid Foundation is the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel. Since its start in 2002, the Foundation has raised over AU $10 million for more than 135 community organisations around the world. Intrepid covers all administrative fees so 100% of donations can go directly to the projects.​ Their mission is to support livelihoods by creating sustainable travel experiences. The Intrepid Foundation offers travellers a way to give back to the places they've been and communities who have welcomed them.