Polar Promise: Sustainability Report (2019)

About IAATO Quark Expeditions was one of the founding members of IAATO, whose key objectives include advocating and promoting safe and environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic. IAATO's membership is truly international and is comprised of more than 100 respected companies from all over the world. Members believe that the ultimate protection and conservation of Antarctica will depend on sound policy, and they have worked diligently to establish extensive operational procedures, guidelines, and requirements. IAATO's focus on conservation, management, and education promotes a greater understanding of Antarctica, with the goal of leaving it as pristine and majestic for future generations as it is today. To learn more about IAATO visit iaato.org

About AECO Quark Expeditions is also a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), an international organization for cruise operators that was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to managing environmentally friendly, safe and considerate cruise tourism. AECO’s guidelines form the association’s backbone. They are essential tools to achieve its objective: to ensure that cruise tourism in the Arctic is carried out with the utmost consideration of the natural environment, local cultures, as well as challenging safety hazards at sea and on land. To learn more about AECO visit aeco.no

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