what we do

We aim to set responsible tourism standards within the travel industry and to minimise the impact of our challenges on the environment within which we operate.

We ensure that every challenge we run benefits both the charity being supported, and also the local communities with whom we interact.

The social, economic and environmental impact of our challenges is considered at all stages of planning a challenge. Our responsible tourism policy covers our operations in the UK, whilst on the challenge and also advises travellers how they can minimise their impact on the environment and benefit the host communities as much as possible.

in the UK office

In the office we also make are careful of carbon emissions through the power and electricity we use. We cut down our carbon by ;

energy

•    PC screens are on energy saver mode

•    PC's, printers and copiers etc. are turned off at night

•    Energy saver features on all printers and photocopier are made use of

•    Digital photography is used where possible to reduce chemical use

•    We offset the equivalent of the expected carbon emissions from our office operations through Future Forests

waste

•    Paper is always reused where possible before recycling

•    Staff are actively encouraged to avoid wasteful printing

•    Recyclable waste (white paper, cardboard, other paper, glass, plastic) is all separated for recycling

•    Staff who do not have relevant recycling collections at home are encouraged to bring their materials to the office where they can be collected and recycled properly

•    Files, folders and other such stationery are always reused to their full potential

•    No polystyrene or plastic cups are used in the company, glasses and mugs are provided

•    We actively focus on email and web based sales communication

•    Printed company materials are now always printed on paper from fully sustainable forests

transport

•    Public transport is used for work travel wherever possible

•    Staff are encouraged to walk or cycle to work

•    We offset the carbon emissions for all staff air travel if on business

•    Staff are encourage to offset their carbon emissions from flying, for private travel