Sustainable development

Throughout the year, sustainable development has continued to be an important part of the business agenda for TUI Travel. We aspire to lead in sustainable development within the leisure travel industry. In the long term, we believe this goal will help build shareholder value for TUI Travel and contribute to operating a strong business now and in the future.

• TUI Travel is listed on the FTSE4Good Index in recognition of its transparency and for meeting strict social, environmental and governance standards.
• It is the highest placed travel company, at 16, in the 2008 Good Companies Guide – The Observer's annual ethical ranking of FTSE350 companies.
• TUI Travel's first full Sustainable Development Report was published in July 2009, with independent verification of our targets by Bureau Veritas.
• For the second consecutive year, we have been included in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, which highlights the top 10% of FTSE350 companies that have displayed the most professional approach to climate change disclosure.

TUI Travel businesses received several sustainable development-related awards during 2008/2009. For details, see www.tuitravelplc.com/sustainabledevelopment