Analysis
Khiri Travel says they are GSTC Certified and Carbon Neutral — here is what is documented
- Khiri Travel, a Southeast Asia-based destination management company, states it is Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certified across all eight destinations where it operates, and has been fully carbon neutral since January 2021.
- Based on available data, Khiri Travel holds GSTC Certification through Control Union, with a validity extending to December 18, 2025. They also report Travelife certification in all destinations since January 2020 and are a Childsafe Star Partner from 2023. Their carbon neutrality claim is supported by a commitment to reduce global carbon emissions and a reported 418.44 tons of carbon emissions in 2020, with offsets for guest trips.
- Khiri Travel's sustainability efforts include aiming for 100% plastic-free offices by 2030, using refillable amenities, and tracking resource usage with a goal to reduce it by 10% annually. They also engage in local community support through Khiri Reach, which funded 14 projects in 2025, and conservation work, including supporting gibbon rehabilitation.
- Their governance is supported by an annual sustainability/impact report and fair wage policies. The trust tier for Khiri Travel could be raised by providing more detailed, independently verified data on renewable energy usage, waste diversion rates, and specific conservation project outcomes beyond hectares protected and community members benefited.
- This analysis is based on data available up to July 12, 2026.
Conservation programs
- ›Supports gibbon rehabilitation in Thailand
- ›Supports grassroots conservation projects through Khiri Reach
Certifications on record
GSTC Certified (Control Union)Travelife certifiedChildsafe Star Partner