Make a difference now, for their future.
Our approach to sustainability is underpinned by an ongoing commitment to protect the planet and its people. As a provider of study abroad experiences, we fully endorse responsible tourism and ensure our programmes raise awareness of global citizenship and sustainability strategies. We believe that making a difference now can safeguard the health of our planet for future generations.
This document will be reviewed annually
At Learn International, our approach to sustainability is underpinned by an ongoing commitment to protect the planet and its people. Learn International is a provider of study abroad experiences, we fully endorse responsible tourism and ensure our programmes raise awareness of global citizenship and sustainability strategies. We believe that making a difference now can safeguard the health of our planet for future generations.
UNWTO Definition
Sustainable tourism is defined by the UN Environment Program and UN World Tourism Organisation as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.”
Our five-stage strategy addresses our responsibilities to the environment, the communities in which we work, our role as global citizens and educators, and our ongoing commitment to review and continuously improve our sustainability practices.
We take our environmental responsibility very seriously. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability within our day-to-day business practices. It is our mission to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
We commit to measuring our energy consumption every three months and do the following to reduce it:
We commit to measuring our water consumption every three months and in order to reduce it, we make sure that:
We commit to measuring our waste consumption every three months and do the following to reduce it.
We strive to buy locally, within the country whenever possible to support businesses and suppliers and when it is possible, we prefer to recycle, re-use, and repair.
We are committed to becoming a more sustainable organization and recognize the
importance of managing our carbon footprint. While we are not currently offsetting
emissions, we are actively working to reduce them through various initiatives.
Carbon Reduction Activities:
As a provider of study abroad programmes, we aim to educate students about the importance of sustainability and their social responsibility as global citizens. By deepening awareness and fostering an understanding of the wider world and its communities, we can support the development of a more sustainable and equitable planet.
We respect and support our local community and our broader communities.
We are committed to promoting sustainable, year-round tourism and ethical trade relationships in Ireland.
Signed:
Chris Lawlor, CEO
Cara Simon, COO
Alex Bartley, Executive Assistant and Sustainability Coordinator
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