Our Responsible Travel Commitments
Responsible travel, built into every journey
We believe the way we travel matters. That's why Responsible Travel principles inform how our journeys are designed and delivered.
Our human-powered adventures encourage travellers to slow down and experience the landscapes, cultures and communities they travel through. Behind every journey are practical commitments, from working with local partners and measuring trip emissions to animal welfare standards, waste reduction and support for locally led community and conservation initiatives.
Active travel. Deeper connections. A considered approach to our impact.
People & Culture
By working with experienced local guides, operators and suppliers, we support local livelihoods and build long-term partnerships.
Our active journeys are designed to encourage respectful cultural exchange and support local economies, helping more of the benefits of tourism remain within the communities we visit.
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Nature & Wildlife
Travelling through remote and fragile environments carries responsibility.
We take this into account when designing our active trips, using small group sizes, careful route planning and environmental and wildlife guidelines to help reduce our impact.
We also work with park authorities and conservation partners to support the conservation of ecosystems and wildlife habitats for future generations.
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Climate Action
We recognise that travel contributes to climate change.
We measure the estimated emissions associated with our trips and operations and use this information to identify opportunities to reduce emissions through trip design and operational improvements.
Walking and cycling are at the heart of many of our journeys, providing a human-powered way to experience a destination. We also publish estimated carbon emissions for our trips, helping us understand where emissions occur and where reductions can be made.
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Impact Reports
Transparency is central to our Responsible Travel commitments.
We track progress, review our practices and report on outcomes to support accountability and continuous improvement.
Our Impact Reports share data and insights on our environmental, social and climate initiatives, including progress, outcomes and areas for further action.
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World Expeditions Foundation
The World Expeditions Foundation supports grassroots projects that protect natural environments, strengthen communities and create positive outcomes in the places we travel.
Through carefully selected initiatives and long-term partnerships, the Foundation helps fund projects focused on conservation, education and community development.
Learn more about the World Expeditions Foundation