At Trekking Team Group, we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact, supporting local communities, and promoting sustainable practices across all areas of our business. Our comprehensive sustainability policies guide our actions on energy use, waste reduction, ethical sourcing, mobility, and more. By integrating these principles into our daily operations, we aim to create a positive, lasting impact on both the planet and society.

TREKKING TEAM GROUP SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES

Policy on Purchase

  • Eco-friendly Products: Purchase items with a lower environmental impact, such as eco-safe soaps, detergents, and office supplies.
  • Waste Reduction: Minimize generic and hazardous waste by choosing products with minimal packaging and harmful chemicals.
  • Support Local Businesses: Forge relationships with local vendors and purchase goods locally to support the local economy and reduce transport emissions.
  • Diversity in Sourcing: Source products from women or minority-owned businesses to promote inclusivity.
  • Sustainable Goods: Buy items produced with minimal resource use, waste, and harmful chemicals. Choose reusable or recyclable products.
  • Bulk Purchases: Buy in bulk to reduce packaging and transportation needs.

Policy on Saving Energy

  • Green Energy: Use renewable energy sources for electricity where possible.
  • Efficient Equipment: Purchase energy-efficient office equipment and turn off machines when not in use.
  • LED Bulbs: Replace traditional bulbs with low-energy options like LED.
  • Energy-Conscious Practices: Turn off lights when not in use, and shut down equipment at the end of the day to conserve energy.
  • Energy Labels: Choose energy-efficient computers and printers, and compare energy usage before purchasing.

Policy on Saving Paper

  • Minimize Printing: Print only when absolutely necessary, and always double-side when possible.
  • Recycling: Reuse waste paper and recycle office supplies. Use products made from recycled paper.
  • Digital Alternatives: Opt for digital communications (e.g., PDFs for invoices) and minimize printed marketing materials.
  • Reusable Mugs: Encourage use of steel or ceramic mugs instead of paper cups to reduce waste.

Policy on Waste Management

  • Recycling: Recycle as much office material as possible, including paper, electronics, and packaging.
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Actively reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle where applicable.

Policy on Saving Water

  • Water Monitoring: Track water usage to avoid excess consumption.
  • Efficient Devices: Use water-efficient devices and opt for cold water where appropriate (e.g., hand washing).
  • Sustainable Purchases: Consider both water and energy use when buying new devices.

Policy on Mobility

  • Sustainable Transport: Encourage walking, cycling, and public transport for work-related travel. Provide incentives for employees to adopt these practices.
  • Minimize Travel: Reduce travel by using teleconferencing, video calls, and email for meetings.
  • Carpooling: Share vehicles or use low-emission transportation for business trips.
  • Support Carbon Offsetting: Engage in voluntary activities to offset carbon emissions, such as supporting local environmental projects.

HR Policy

  • Child Labor and Exploitation: Strictly no child labor and prevention of sexual exploitation in the workplace.
  • Workplace Safety: Prioritize worker health, safety, and welfare. Provide training and ensure safe working conditions.
  • Sick Leave: Provide ample sick leave with no limitations for medical needs. Leave without pay applies once accrued sick leave is exhausted.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity: Ensure equal opportunities for all employees regardless of gender, race, or background.
  • Career Development: Offer training, development opportunities, and career advancement to motivate and engage employees.
  • Employee Well-being: Promote work-life balance by offering flexible options like work-from-home arrangements when possible.
  • Innovation and Sustainability: Encourage ideas that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability in our operations.

Policy on Partner Agencies/Clients

  • Sustainability Communication: Inform clients and suppliers about our sustainability practices and encourage them to adopt similar policies.
  • Sustainability Reporting: Include our sustainability policy in client proposals and actively report on progress.
  • Community Engagement: Support local communities through civic projects and promote sustainability across the supply chain.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Regularly collect feedback from clients to ensure our sustainability efforts align with their expectations and needs.
  • Collaboration for Sustainability: Partner with industry organizations to promote sustainability and seek innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

Please contact our Sustainability Manager should you require any information or have any suggestions.

Sustainability Manager:

Name: Shreehari Thapaliya

Email: shree@trekkingteamgroup.com

Phone: +977-9851075681 / +977-1-5905506