Intrepid Travel has elevated Dr Susanne Etti as General Manager Climate as the B Corp rolls out its updated Climate Action Plan. The move includes a company restructure to fast-track the transition to a lower-carbon business.
Formerly Intrepid’s Environmental Impact Manager, Dr Etti will lead the newly established Climate Department to implement Intrepid’s accelerated decarbonisation roadmap and oversee allocation of the new AUD$2 million per year Climate Impact Fund.
This follows Intrepid’s recent decision to sunset its carbon offset program for direct decarbonisation investment and a lifecycle-based carbon intensity reduction target.
The Climate Department will also be responsible for carbon and risk reporting and drive climate advocacy within the company and sector, supporting practical, immediate emissions reductions across the business and its supplier network.
Intrepid Travel Chief People & Purpose Officer Meegan Marshall said: “Protecting our planet has always been at the heart of Intrepid’s mission and establishing a dedicated Climate function underscores our commitment to accelerating our decarbonisation roadmap and embedding climate action across every part of our business.”
“With more than two decades of global experience, extensive carbon reporting expertise and a strong track record of environmental advocacy, Susanne has already been instrumental in shaping Intrepid’s climate strategy.
“We look forward to the leadership, insights and innovation she will bring to this new role as we continue to advance our climate ambitions.”
Hires on the horizon and internal moves
Intrepid is currently recruiting for a Decarbonisation Manager for the Climate Department, which will also include a Purpose Carbon Analyst and Environmental Analyst to support carbon reporting with a focus on measurement and assurance.
As part of this evolution, Sara King will move into the newly renamed role of General Manager Impact, overseeing environmental and social initiatives and B Corp certification.
Rochelle Turner will transition from B Corp Impact Manager to the newly created role of Head of Impact, EMEA. Intrepid is also recruiting a Global Impact Manager (Performance) and Head of Impact, Americas.
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