Last year Explore won the Best Tour Operator category in the Responsible Tourism awards, now they have come 18th in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies Awards and was the top placed tour operator – Marriott came in at 17th

About Explore, the Sunday Times awards judges said:
"The adventure holidays offered by independent tour company Explore might be out of this world, but the firm makes sure its focus on responsible tourism doesn't cost customers the earth. The company strives to ensure that its impact on the environment is minimal, its workers around the world are treated fairly and local cultures and customs are respected."

It is good to see tour operators and hotels being rated against other companies – being judged beyind the sector.
http://www.explore.co.uk/news/best-green-companies.htm
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/related_reports/best_green_companies/tables/