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Environment
As a company we have also drastically reduced the carbon footprint of our UK operations, and are making a huge effort to do so in their destination countries too. We are also investing to offset the emissions from the international flights required to take part in our challenges.
We also provide travellers with a responsible tourism policy detailing ways in which you can be an ethical traveller. From packing conscientiously to advice on local customs & environmental awareness overseas to maintaining contact with your new international friends upon your return – our policy is a comprehensive document providing all the info you need to trek, climb of cycle responsibly.
Community
Our responsible commitment extends to helping the local communities we visit. We employ local guides, porters and other essential support staff, and use locally owned accommodation.
We donate USD$500 per trek to various projects including The International Porters Protection Group (IPPG) in the Nepalese Himalayas. The International Porters Protection Group is a non-profit organisation run completely by volunteers from around the world (35 representatives in 18 countries). They are active in the Himalayas, Nepal, South America and Africa. Their aim is to raise awareness of the problems endured by trekking porters and to educate and change the practices where necessary. IPPG’s mission is to improve health and safety for the trekking porter at work in the mountains and reduce the incidence of avoidable illness, injury and death. The work of the IPPG has far reaching implications for the livelihood of tens of thousands of people in developing countries who carry the loads that help trekkers to enjoy their holiday in the mountains. IPPG actively encourages people to go trekking and employ porters but to do so in an ethical and sustainable manner. By participating you have helped us in making a vital contribution to The International Porters Protection Group work.
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