At Dream Overland we consider sustainability as a determining factor for the quality and differentiation of the services we provide, as well as the assumption of our social and environmental responsibility in the promotion of sustainable tourism.
In a constant search for excellence and quality, we will adopt the requirements established in the Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle framework, in order to:
- Comply with the legal requirements applicable to its activity;
- Raise awareness about responsible tourism, as well as promote good environmental practices;
- Implement a sustainable management system of our activity, through commitments aimed at preventing pollution and reducing the environmental impacts induced by our initiatives;
- Ensure the continuous improvement and optimization of our environmental and sustainable tourism performance and customer satisfaction levels;
- Strengthen the relationship with local communities as well as the involvement of our customers in environmental and sustainability practices and initiatives;
By implementing the principles of this policy, Dream Overland guarantees to establish and fulfill its commitment with Responsible Tourism and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Environment and climate change
- Our activities are designed to achieve the lowest possible use of natural resources (e.g. water), non-recyclable/non-biodegradable materials, and the reduction of waste production.
- We will gradually replace conventional energy sources with renewable energies (e.g. photovoltaics).
- We commit to reducing the purchase of packaging and single-use plastic items, as well as measuring the waste we produce.
- We quantify and implement measures to offset our environmental footprint.
- We develop activities for nature conservation and the preservation of aquatic ecosystems.
Society and Culture
- We have established a partnership with a Charity in our region to provide for socio-economic support.
- We implement safety, health and emergency management protocols to ensure the well-being of our customers.
- We collaborate in education actions on sustainability, environmental protection, and promotion of the culture of the regions we visit.
- We provide information to customers about the main places of interest in each region and encourage them to respect and preserve these places;
- We treat everybody with respect and dignity.
- We promote the knowledge and appreciation of the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of the local communities with whom we contact.
- We develop our activity in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, in a fair and inclusive way, oriented to the satisfaction of customer expectations.
Governance and Economy
- We promote the responsible consumption of local and seasonal products, preferably organic, and raise awareness about “zero waste”.
- We support locally-based entrepreneurship developed in a sustainable, socially fair and environmentally friendly way.
- We make use of new technologies in order to reduce the consumption of energy and natural resources.
- We work with people, companies, official entities and NGOs in initiatives that promote a sustainable and innovative development.
