Ski and winter specialists Inghams and Santa’s Lapland have unveiled a new integrated Nature & Climate Action Plan 2030, placing the health of the natural world at the centre of their future strategy – and committing 10% of annual profits to impact initiatives and partnerships.
Operating as one team under Hotelplan UK, the two brands say the plan is built around a single unifying goal: championing the great outdoors that their guests travel to experience.
Nature first: from climate to biodiversity
The 2030 plan marks an evolution from a primarily climate-focused approach to one that also tackles biodiversity impacts and opportunities in the mountain and Arctic environments where the brands operate.
Working with conservation consultancy Biodiversify, Inghams and Santa’s Lapland carried out a biodiversity materiality assessment in early 2025, mapping their dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities related to nature. This work underpins a new 10‑step roadmap designed to respect, reduce, reconnect and replenish the great outdoors.
“Our holidays are rooted in time spent in the great outdoors, and our teams are passionate about the natural world that makes these experiences so special,” says John Mansell, Managing Director of Inghams and Santa’s Lapland. “We know that our business relies on the natural environments our guests love to explore, which is why we’re committed to helping to keep these places thriving.”
He adds: “Our Nature & Climate Action Plan 2030 builds on and accelerates our impact reduction work that’s already begun. It sets out how we’ll reduce our impact, support the restoration of natural environments, and strengthen the connection between people and the outdoors. Looking after nature isn’t just part of our purpose, it’s essential to the future of our holidays and the places that inspire them.”
A 10-step roadmap for action
The plan is structured around a 10-step programme, grouped under four promises – Respect, Reduce, Reconnect and Replenish – and backed by concrete measures across operations, product and community engagement. Key elements include:
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Grounded Voices Advisory Board
A new advisory board will be created to represent the interests of nature and local communities, holding business leaders to account on impact and progress. -
Nature recovery close to home
The brands will expand local nature recovery projects near their destinations, channelling funds and support into on-the-ground conservation work. -
Better access to nature for underrepresented communities
Partnerships will focus on opening up outdoor experiences to people who currently face barriers to accessing nature. -
Lower-impact travel
There will be continued investment in the Inghams Ski and Inghams Walking rail programme for both customers and employees, encouraging rail over air or car where practical. -
Nature-centred experiences
Holiday portfolios will be broadened to include more nature-focused activities, helping guests build richer, more meaningful connections with the landscapes they visit. -
Accessibility in the snow
New accessibility guides will be launched for guests with sensory or mobility requirements, while Santa’s Lapland will continue to employ BSL-trained Rangers to support deaf and hard-of-hearing families. -
Cutting waste and energy in chalets
Across Inghams Ski chalets, the plan calls for reduced food waste and energy use, improving efficiency and cutting emissions. -
Volunteering for people and planet
The brands are aiming for 50% employee uptake of volunteer days, supporting community and nature-based projects in both the UK and destinations. -
Citizen science in resort
Employees and seasonal staff will help map birdlife diversity in and around resorts through citizen science initiatives, building data on how nature is changing over time. -
Backing nature-based carbon removals
Inghams and Santa’s Lapland will invest in carbon removals, with more than half of contracted removals supporting nature-based solutions, tying climate action directly to ecosystem restoration.
Measurable, transparent progress
Progress on each of the 10 steps will be tracked using a traffic-light system, showing which actions are already underway, which are in progress and which are planned for the future.
The framework is aligned with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreed at COP15 in 2022, with the plan focusing on eight of the GBF’s 23 targets for 2030. An annual Impact Report will share updates and outcomes with guests, partners and employees.
About the brands
Inghams Ski
With over 90 years of experience – since founder Walter Ingham first took a group to Austria – Inghams Ski offers holidays to 80+ resorts across 8 countries, covering everything from beginner-friendly slopes to big-mountain terrain and lively après. Trips cater for couples, families, groups and solo travellers. More information: www.inghams.co.uk
Santa’s Lapland
Santa’s Lapland delivers once-in-a-lifetime festive breaks to Saariselkä in Finnish Lapland, more than 200km above the Arctic Circle. Families can choose 2‑ or 3‑night adventures featuring reindeer rides, husky sledging, tobogganing, snow activities and, of course, the Great Search for Santa. Flights depart from 15 UK airports. More information: www.santaslapland.com
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