Sustainability

We believe travel is a force for good – for both the people and our planet

As a trailblazer in experiential travel in China, our business impacts communities and the environment. This involves strategic decision-making in our operations and maintaining transparency in our guiding principles.

We are committed to the UNSDGs

WanderEastern's sustainability direction is rooted on supporting the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The bold agenda sets out a global framework to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and fix climate change until 2030.   

Sustainability

WanderEastern's work has the potential to contribute, directly or indirectly, to all of the UNSDGs. Our approach to sustainability is in the areas of sustainable development of communities and fostering international understanding. Hence, WanderEastern focuses on the following goals:  

  • Decent work and economic growth (Goal 8)
  • Sustainable consumption and production (Goal 12)
  • Peace, justice and strong institutions (Goal 16)
  • Partnerships for the goals (Goal 17)
Living it Daily

In order to implement the above standards into our daily lives, WanderEastern is committed to creating comprehensive and systematic methods to include sustainability in day-to-day operations. Tools will developed in form of checklists and guidelines and are based on Leave No Trace SOPs and Travelife’s Guidelines.

Guidelines are developed for: 

  • Internal management 
  • Partner agencies
  • Transport 
  • Accommodations
  • Excursions & activities
  • Tour leaders, local representatives, and guides
  • Destinations 
  • Customer communication & protection

 

Tools to help us reach our commitment

UN Global Compact 

As part of UN Global Compact’s Early Adaptor Program, WanderEastern can benefit from its training courses, network and events, and new reporting system to help solidify the commitment to the UNSDGs and socially responsible and sustainable policies.

Leave No Trace

As a member of the Leave No Trace organization, we commit to following outdoor practices that are based on ethics that promote conservation and environmental stewardship. The organisation provides us with detailed and practical tools to conduct outdoor activities. 

ISO 9001

WanderEastern is committed to be ISO compliant. ISO 9001 are quality management principles that include a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. 

Travelife

At WanderEastern we believe training is the key to success.

Sustainability Training by the accredited Travellife program will be available for all WanderEastern staff and partners. As a training, management and certification program, Travelife provides 16 online courses on a variety of topics, ranging from animal welfare to food waste management. The basic training course is based on the practical experiences of front-runner companies and leading educational institutes.