FN ISI Export Format VR 1.0 PT J TI Feasibility study for the CO2 compensation of the tourism/leisure industry of an entire tourism region, using the example of Canton Glarus AF Pandolfo, Alessia AU Pandolfo, A AB ‘Visit Glarnerland’, the new cantonal destination marketing organization, is focusing on renewing the tourism in the Glarnerland, as well as how tourism within the valley is operated. One of its most important goal is to increase the awareness of the importance the Glarner tourism industry has regarding the climate and environment protection. This bachelor thesis is analyzing different possibilities on how to create a ‘CO2-neutral tourism region’, different methods for implementation, as well as the costs occurring for the involved parties. It provides recommendation on which approach is the most feasible and best one to use. The assessment is based on the gained knowledge from intensive research and conducting interviews with tourism experts. Finally, the thesis will help ‘Visit Glarnerland’ to get a useful insight on how the idea of a CO2-neutral tourism region can have a positive impact on the environment as well as on the destination’s image and attractiveness. ER