Sustainable Development
Our Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
Escapades Memphrémagog proudly commits to sustainable development by endorsing the Sustainable Tourism Commitment 2030. This underscores our unwavering determination to enhance the performance of our organization in terms of sustainable development by 2030.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that fully takes into account its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.”
Each year, Escapades Memphrémagog commits to measuring and improving its sustainability performance in the following ways:
DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE ACTION PLAN
Implementation of a revised annual sustainable development action plan to ensure continuous progress.
AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION
Structuring our sustainable development approach and regularly communicating the actions taken to raise awareness and involve our community.
RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Continual improvement of waste sorting performance by training our staff and raising awareness among our clientele.
RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING
Establishment of environmental and social criteria for our purchases, favoring local alternatives.
REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Implementation of concrete measures to reduce our carbon footprint, including the exploration of alternative energies and regular assessment of our greenhouse gas emissions.
EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Promotion of the well-being of our staff by developing feedback systems and offering innovative social benefits.
BIODIVERSITY PRESERVATION
Contribution to biodiversity preservation by exploring innovative initiatives tailored to our environment, supporting conservation practices, and seeking to minimize our impact on the local ecosystem.
We commit to being transparent in our efforts and regularly sharing our progress. Our goal is to make Escapades Memphrémagog an exemplary tourist experience in terms of sustainability by 2030. Join us on this adventure towards responsible and respectful tourism in our beautiful Memphrémagog region, Quebec.
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Gourmet cruise
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