Polar Promise Framework
PRINCIPLES Building a solid foundation through established best practices Quark Expeditions will establish sustainable governance practices informed by leading impact assessments.
As a polar-focused travel operator, we recognize our responsibility to minimize our impact on the sensitive environments we visit and to operate with respect for these remarkable regions. In 2019, we set environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals to serve as guiding principles, emphasizing responsible business practices, transparency, environmental stewardship, working in partnership, and engaging with our guests while delivering an exceptional onboard experience. Steadfastly committed to these principles, we recognize the importance of setting ambitious yet achievable sustainability targets that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. With this in mind, we are proud to introduce our renewed Polar Promise goals, which outline our forward-thinking targets and guide our planning and delivery of life-changing experiences in the polar regions.
PLANET Doubling our carbon emission reduction goal By 2025, Quark Expeditions will reduce carbon emissions per passenger by 20% from 2019, and the Quark Expeditions-owned fleet will be zero waste to landfill.
PARTNERSHIPS Leadership in Community Engagement and Science Quark Expeditions will inspire connections to the polar regions through collaborations with polar scientists and researchers and by working closely with local communities to support their goals for tourism, and to celebrate their cultures.
6 | For more information, contact Quark Expeditions at Sustainability@QuarkExpeditions.com
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