Exodus Adventure Travels has been certified as a B Corporation.

The certification affirms the adventure travel company’s pledge “to cultivate curiosity through travel while protecting the planet”, and comes as Exodus Adventure Travels celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Sam Seward, Managing Director of Exodus Adventure Travels, says the company’s B Corp Certification affirms years of industry-leading efforts to meet high standards of environmental and social impact, transparency, and accountability and a continuing commitment to travel to be a more sustainable and inclusive industry.

To become a Certified B Corporation, companies undergo a rigorous review of the impact of their operations and business model on their internal teams, company governance, customers, communities, and environment.

“We believe that traveling is a privilege that comes with deep responsibilities including care for the people that we meet and work with, the places that we visit and the long-term health of the planet that we all enjoy,” said Seward. “We take immense pride in becoming B Corp certified, as it signals to our customers and other stakeholders that we are running our business in a way that is dedicated to creating positive environmental and social change and acting with and for a greater purpose. It’s the perfect start to our 50th birthday celebrations this year.”

Exodus Adventure Travels’ initiatives include …

• A nature-positive approach, ensuring that it puts biodiversity gain through conservation at the heart of decision-making, trip design and work in destination communities
• Measurement and publication of each trip’s carbon footprint on ExodusTravels.com
• A ‘re-wilding’ initiative that ensures for every traveler, 100 square meters of land is given back to nature preservation
• A commitment to work with local guides, restaurants, and guest houses to positively impact their communities and to help travellers get closer to the authenticity and heart and soul of the destinations
• Support for grassroots initiatives and regeneration in and through local communities through the Exodus Travels Foundation
• Ethical marketing and procurement policies that are embedded within the business to ensure all teams better understand how their roles align with their principles and practices

Exodus Adventure Travels is also continuing its commitment to the environment with a new partnership with Blue Marine Foundation.

Together with sister travel companies including Travelopia Group, Exodus intends to donate at least US$1 million over the next three years, to support the conservation and restoration of 7,000 hectares of vital marine ecosystems through seven global projects.

Source: Travelweek