STEPS TO SUSTAINABILITY
OUR COMMITMENTS
Launching an opt-in carbon offsetting program for guests tailored to their stay.
Being a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.
Enrolling in the EarthCheck Evaluate program.
Collaborating with relevant NGOs to reduce waste and achieve a plastic-free office
Carbon Offsetting
Launching an opt-in carbon offsetting program for Guests tailored to their stay.
1. Carbon offsetting is a way to balance out the carbon emissions created by human activities.
2. We partner with a local company to calculate how much carbon was emitted by the specific booking in order to accurately offset emissions
3. This is done using a carbon calculator, which considers factors like flight distance and, type of transportation used for their holiday in the Maldives
4. Carbon credits are certificates that represent a reduction or removal of greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.
5. These credits will be purchased through UNFCCC-certified bodies, and also support local conservation.
6. The idea behind carbon offsetting is to help achieve a net-zero carbon footprint, with the guest receiving a certificate to show their personalised
carbon offset for their travel.
While carbon offsetting is not a perfect solution to the problem of climate change, it is one way that individuals and organizations can take action to reduce their carbon footprint and support the transition to a more sustainable future.
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action
Being a signatory of the Glasgow declaration on climate action in tourism.
1. As signatories we commit to deliver climate action plans within 12 months of signing and implementing them accordingly.
2. If we already have plans, we commit to updating or implementing them in the same period to align with this declaration.
3. Intour Maldives commits to report publicly both progress against interim and long-term targets, as well as the actions being taken, at least annually.
The Glasgow declaration: a commitment to a decade of climate action in tourism.
EarthCheck Evaluate
Enrolling in the EarthCheck evaluate program.
EarthCheck Evaluate is a self-guided assessment of an operator’s economic, social and environmental impact. The program is the product of 15 years of market research through their flagship certification.
Intour Maldives is pleased to commit to this global certification, a certification held by several of our luxury partner resorts in the Maldives.
EarthCheck helps businesses align with the sustainability expectations of their guests, suppliers and destinations.
Plastic Free
Collaborating with relevant NGOs to reduce waste and achieve a plastic-free office.
Local NGOs have committed to providing guidance and support to Intour Maldives, helping to identify areas where waste can be reduced and
plastic eliminated.
The company will work closely with these NGOs to implement sustainable practices, such as reducing single-use plastics, promoting recycling and composting, and sourcing sustainable products.
It cannot be right to manufacture billions of objects that are used for a matter of minutes, and then are with us for centuries.
OUR PARTNERS
We work with the very best. We are proud of our partners, who work with us to deliver the best in bespoke destinations in the Maldives.
