Sustainability Policy
Accommodation Policy:
“We prioritize relationships with accommodation suppliers that do not harm the environment nor local communities. Preference is given to accommodations that work with internationally acknowledged certifications, such as Travelife, taking into account price and comfort criteria. Contracted accommodations that jeopardize the local community’s access to basic services (e.g., food, water, energy, or healthcare) to local communities) or that jeopardize the integrity of such services may face a termination of our partnership.”
“Preference is given to accommodations that work with internationally-recognised certifications such as Travelife, or those that are acknowledged by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). When no suitable certified accommodations are available, preference is given to accommodations with a positive and verifiable reputation on sustainability practices.”
“Sustainable tourism is of great concern for both parties, and we commit to conducting business with respect for international and national legislation. We commit to minimize any negative social and environmental impacts as a result of our operations and expect our partners to do the same. Suppliers and partners in good standing are expected to cooperate and provide and provide sustainability-related information when requested. Suppliers should allow onsite inspections in order to monitor compliance with sustainability conditions detailed in this contract. Be Iberia holds the right to terminate this if evidence of breach of trust is found.”
Activity Policy
Preference is given to excursions that operate on the basis of controlled sustainability standards, particularly those that demonstrate respect to local traditions, animal welfare, and the environment. Contracted companies do not offer products or services that harm humans, animals, plants, natural resources (e.g., water/energy), nor does they offer products that may be considered socially/culturally unacceptable. Its products and services provide economic benefits to local communities, including a fair and equitable working environment for local employees. The contracted company does not offer activities where captive wildlife is held, except for properly regulated activities in compliance with local, national, and international law. Excursions, which include interactions with wildlife, comply with relevant codes of conduct. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized.”
“Sustainable tourism is of great concern for both parties, and we commit to conducting our operations with respect for international and national legislation, and to minimise any negative social and environmental impacts. Excursion providers should operate on the basis of controlled sustainability standards, respecting local traditions, animal welfare and the environment. Excursion providers do not offer products or services that harm humans, animals, plants, natural resources (e.g., water/energy), or products that are socially/culturally unacceptable. Its products and services provide a fair working environment and economic benefits to local communities. No activities where captive wildlife is held are offered, except for properly regulated activities in compliance with local, national, and international laws. Excursions, which include interactions with wildlife, comply with relevant codes of conduct. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized. Excursion providers should fully cooperate with the tour operator and provide it with any information required. They should allow onsite inspections in order to monitor compliance with sustainability conditions. Our company has the right to terminate the contract if evidence of breach is found.”
Excursion providers do not offer products or services that harm humans, animals, plants, natural resources (e.g., water/energy), or products that are socially/culturally unacceptable. No activities where captive wildlife is held are offered except for properly regulated activities in compliance with local, national, and international law. Excursions, which include interactions with wildlife, comply with relevant codes of conduct. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized.”
Purchasing souvenirs
“We do not allow the purchase of souvenirs containing threatened flora and fauna species, any illegally obtained historic/archaeological artefacts, drugs or illegal substances, and abide by local and international laws in place to prevent this.”
Miscommunication:
“Our company ensures that no marketing and advertisement document, statement, or other publication, shall contain misleading information, over advertise and under deliver. We guarantee that all our staff are aware of and ensure that what is offered can be delivered to our clients with ease.”
Child labour clause:
“The business does not contract accommodations, directly nor indirectly that are involved in compulsory labour, or that employ children to complete work that is normally undertaken by adults. There are special working times and conditions for children (< 14 years old) working within the business, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and/or the ILO convention 138. These conditions are mentioned in the contract with the accommodation. »
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