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Introduction to our Sustainability Project
Eero Kiukas, Project Coordinator • 11 June 2020
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability in tourism is a broad subject. It can be divided into smaller categories which helps in understanding the different parts that all need to be taken into consideration when creating truly sustainable tourism. These categories are ecological, social, cultural, economical and political sustainability. (Read more about sustainable tourism
here)
Why this blog?
This blog is a part of our journey towards more sustainable travel planning. Our aim is to provide an exposed and clear view to our sustainability project and low carbon tours.
Nature is the main tourism attraction in Finland.
Our part in creating sustainable tourism.
For us sustainability has been a key value since day one. Respecting the Finnish nature and local culture comes naturally to us and we think that these are also the main reasons for travelers to visit us and thus they need to be protected.
As tour operators we have a big responsibility that our service providers and partners are on the same page with us when it comes to sustainability. This is why every activity, accommodation and sight is tested and audited by us.
Sustainability is something that we feel can always be improved. This is where our new sustainability project
comes in. In our project we are creating Low Carbon Tours
that are built to increase the level sustainability even higher than before.
Besides the Low Carbon Tours we are committed to improve the sustainability in our company by introducing a new Sustainability Plan. It enables us to make concrete and visible plans for the future and it completes our Social Responsibility Strategy.
We are part of Sustainable Travel Finland.
Sustainable Travel Finland is a project created by Visit Finland for the companies and destinations in the Finnish travel industry.
The projects aim is to increase sustainability in the tourism sector and offer sustainable travel services.
Skafur-Tour is committed to develop our sustainability on the Sustainable Travel Finland -path.
(More info
here)
Pioneer Work for Sustainable Travel
Our long-term commitment to sustainability has now been certified by Biosphere Sustainable.
Based on the frequently asked questions we have collected some tips for your summer tours in Finland.
Talking about the sustainability of winter activities in Finland, such as dog sledding, reindeer farm visit and snowmobiling.
Telling how our carbon footprint calculations work and what they are used for.
Giving some tips how to travel more sustainably in Finland. Ecological activities, transportation and local culture.
This post tells you about our new plan to manage our sustainability as a company and as tour operator.
Introduction to our Low Carbon Tours and the sustainability behind them.