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CSR Policy - Environment


  • Reduce waste
  • Recycle
  • Carbon footprint

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We are working to reduce our office waste and ensure that all waste we do produce is handled by responsible sources and recycled wherever possible. We have already introduced a recycling collection scheme for our waste paper, cardboard, tins, cans, plastic and printer cartridges and have further recycling initiatives for batteries and computer equipment planned to be in place during 2008. We are also in the process of changing some of our office processes from paper to electronic to help cut down the amount of waste paper we produce.

Many environmentally friendly initiatives are being implemented in conjunction with our planned office move in early 2008. These include, using energy saving devices and implementing an energy saving policy encouraging all staff to switch off electrical appliances when they are not in use to ensure we conserve as much energy as possible.

We use mains fed water coolers which are a 'greener' alternative to bottled water coolers by removing the need for unrecyclable plastic bottles and regular road deliveries. We also use wall mounted electric water heaters which avoid unnecessary boiling and conserve energy.

We seek to recognise the effect of tourism on the world we live in and understand that all holidays have both positive and negative impacts on the local environment, culture and community. With this in mind, we are developing a Responsible Tourism Policy which aims to maximise the benefits and minimize the negative effect of tourism.

Responsible travel is quickly becoming a part of everybody's life. It is well documented that train travel is the 'greenest' form of transport and as a result of this we have increased our promotion of rail with our UK hotel bookings. As well as offering special rail + hotel deals, we also sell rail travel options for customers travelling to UK Airports.

With the increased publicity of carbon emissions and their effect on the environment, we are looking into introducing an optional carbon-offsetting contribution to our bookings.

We are introducing schemes to cut down our staff's carbon footprint. We have already introduced company assistance for staff that regularly cycle to work including secure cycle racks at the office and assistance towards the purchase of safety equipment such as lights and helmets.

At the Travel Trade Gazette Agent Awards 2007, Superbreak were the proud sponsors of the 'Scream if You're Green' Award, awarded to First Choice, a company who has taken innovative or interesting steps to reduce its carbon footprint and help reverse climate change.