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