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sustainability policy

1. Our Commitment

At Discovery Journeys India, we are committed to operating responsibly by minimizing environmental impact, supporting local communities, and promoting ethical tourism practices.

We align our sustainability efforts with globally recognized frameworks such as Travelife, integrating sustainability into all aspects of our business operations.

 

2. Our Vision

To be a leading responsible adventure travel company in India, delivering meaningful travel experiences while preserving the environment, wildlife and empowering local communities.

 

3. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to:

  • Employees and management
  • Suppliers and partners
  • Customers and stakeholders
  • All operational activities

 

4. Environmental, Social & Economic Responsibility

We commit to:

  • Reducing environmental impact, including energy, waste and emissions
  • Supporting local communities and economies
  • Promoting cultural preservation
  • Ensuring ethical and transparent business practices

 

5. Planned Tasks & Activities

Short-Term: 0–12 Months

We will immediately implement the following actions:

  • Use sustainable and eco-friendly office supplies
  • Monitor and track usage of:
    • Water
    • Electricity
    • Paper
    • Fuel
  • Evaluate carbon footprints of travel itineraries
  • Identify and select sustainable suppliers for:
    • Hotels
    • Transport
    • Activities
  • Reduce single-use plastics within operations
  • Conduct internal awareness and staff training programs
  • Begin documentation for sustainability tracking and reporting

 

6. Objectives

Medium-Term: 1–3 Years

We aim to achieve the following:

  • Introduce hybrid and/or electric vehicle (EV) options for transportation
  • Provide clients with sustainable accommodation choices
  • Implement measurable reduction targets for:
    • Paper usage
    • Water consumption
    • Electricity usage
    • Fuel consumption
  • Strengthen supplier sustainability evaluation criteria
  • Integrate sustainability into itinerary planning as a standard practice
  • Enhance staff training and accountability in sustainability practices

 

7. Goals

Long-Term: 3–5 Years and Beyond

Our long-term vision is to become a fully sustainable travel company:

  • Ensure all suppliers adopt and implement sustainability policies
  • Design every itinerary to be carbon balanced
  • Establish a completely sustainable internal operation and team culture
  • Transition to 100% sustainable transport solutions:
    • Electric vehicles
    • Public transport wherever feasible
  • Achieve recognized sustainability certification and leadership in responsible tourism

 

8. Supplier & Partner Engagement

We will:

  • Collaborate with responsible suppliers
  • Encourage adoption of sustainability standards
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier practices regularly

 

9. Customer Awareness

We aim to:

  • Educate travelers on responsible tourism
  • Promote sustainable travel behavior
  • Encourage respect for local culture and environment

 

10. Internal Implementation

We will:

  • Appoint a Sustainability Coordinator
  • Conduct regular staff training
  • Set measurable KPIs
  • Monitor and report progress
  • Continuously improve sustainability practices

 

11. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to:

  • Regular policy reviews
  • Setting annual targets
  • Tracking measurable impact
  • Adopting best practices

 

12. Compliance & Ethics

We ensure:

  • Compliance with all regulations
  • Ethical business conduct
  • Transparency and accountability

 

13. Responsibility & Accountability

All stakeholders are expected to:

  • Follow sustainability practices
  • Contribute actively
  • Report non-compliance

 

14. Communication

This policy will be:

  • Shared internally and externally
  • Communicated to partners and suppliers
  • Reviewed periodically

 

15. Conclusion

Sustainability is central to Discovery Journeys India’s operations. Through structured planning and continuous improvement, we aim to create a positive impact on the environment, communities, and the future of travel.

The World needs to take urgent action to the challenges faced by our mother Earth and the Environmental and climatic horror that our future generations will be prone to.

We all have a collective responsibility ahead of us to mitigate this catastrophic crisis coming over us.

 

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