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Sustainability

First Class Huaraz practice sustainability reducing their environmental footprint, supporting local communities and minimizing social impacts. We use this by using ecofriendly transportation, promoting responsible wildlife encounters and partnering local business and conservation organizations. This includes using eco-friendly transportation like walking instead using cars, to transport mountain logistics use donkeys or mules, promoting tours that respect wildlife, and minimizing waste through recycling programs. Educating travelers about eco-conscious behaviors plays a crucial role in responsible tourism

Here's a more detailed look at how First Class Huaraz achieve this:

Reducing Environmental Impact:

Eco-Friendly Transportation: in most of our transports use, donkeys and horses to transport instead transport with vehicles, most itineraries are made for walking’s
Minimizing Waste: Implementing Recycling Programs, reducing single-use plastics promoting reusable items
Responsible wildlife encounters: Promoting ethical sanctuaries and avoiding activities that disturb wildlife
Conservation Efforts: Partnering with local conservation groups to educate tourists and support preservation efforts

Supporting Local Communities

Local sourcing: Using local suppliers and vendors, hiring local guides, and supporting local restaurants and accommodations.
Promoting local culture: Highlighting local products, crafts, and traditions.
Community engagement: Involving local communities in tourism activities and providing them with economic opportunities

Minimizing Social Impacts:

Respecting local customs: Educating tourists about local traditions and values.
Avoiding negative impacts: Providing guidelines on how to minimize negative impacts in environmentally sensitive areas.
Ethical business practices: Ensuring fair labor practices and avoiding exploitation.

Other Sustainable Practices:

Education and awareness: Providing travelers with information about sustainable practices and encouraging eco-conscious behavior.
Carbon offsetting: Offering travelers the option to offset their carbon emissions.
Sustainable packaging: Using eco-friendly packaging for souvenirs and other items.
Supporting sustainable projects: Investing in projects that benefit the environment and local communities.
Measuring sustainability impacts: Using metrics like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to track progress and ensure sustainability

Edgar Zambrano Romero
INGENIERO INDUSTRIAL
SIG – ISO 45001, ISO 14001, 9001 - AUDITOR