At Random Wind Charters we are committed to running our business in the most ecologically friendly, sustainable way possible. We understand that involves our entire community (local and global), as well as the cultures within which we operate. It is a work in progress.
We hereby commit to the following:
We comply with all relevant legislation and basic sustainability principles.
We practice ecological friendliness - even where policies do not exist.
We serve as an example to colleagues and guests; creating awareness regarding the protection and healing of each other as well as our earth and our seas.
We ensure that everyone in our company understands our goals and is accountable for the implementation of our sustainability policies.
We will monitor, reduce and manage waste in a responsible way.
We will monitor our use of natural resources and look for ways to minimize.
We purchase local products where we can find them and limit the use of small packaging.
We respect our employees, colleagues, guests and all those with whom we come in contact.
We strive to advance their well-being at every opportunity.
We help them make informed decisions.
We communicate our achievements and report annually.
We prefer to work with locally owned businesses, reflecting local cultures. By example, we support positive change within our supply chain and share best practices. We organize and advocate for environmentally friendly transportation whenever possible. We give back to the local (and sometimes global) community by supporting projects that address developmental change, encourage fair employment, provide for those in need and advance well being. We promote responsible tourism.
We will continue to improve; for our guests, our community and our planet.
Sustainable Travel Tips
As part of our ongoing efforts to promote eco-conscious tourism, we’re pleased to share these simple sustainability travel tips:
- Use sustainable sunscreen with physical, UVA and UVB blockers such as zinc and titanium dioxide. Avoid chemical barriers and sprays.
- Take a local bus instead of driving or taking a taxi - and
- Use reusable bags that we will soon have in our boutique.
- We continue to work with Sustour/Travelife to improve our efforts in and commitment to sustainability.
Sustainability Code of Conduct
Boat-Based Wildlife Viewing
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts, including keeping a safe distance from wildlife (for activities where participants are allowed to enter the water)
- Be aware of risks related to sharing photographs / videos of endangered species online; disable geo-location on your device if poaching is prevalent
- Don’t collect or disturb flora or fauna, or their habitat
- Don’t feed wildlife; it can harm their health & encourage problematic behaviour
- Minimise noise to avoid disturbing wildlife & the quality of the experience for others
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g., water bottle, coffee cup, carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly – pack out what you take in – & use local recycling facilities, where available
- Be waterwise – your participation in the activity shouldn’t place additional stress on waterscarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide will happily share their knowledge
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Provide
feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
Biodiversity Policy
As part of our ongoing commitment to eco-tourism and sustainability, we adhere to this simple biodiversity policy:
- We take preventive measures. Discuss where appropriate with guests and colleagues about not touching anything in the ocean—just looking.
- We protect our reefs and other ocean life by using ocean-friendly sunscreen.
- We pick up trash from the ocean and the beach and never contribute to the trash. We don’t use disposables.
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