This Sustainable Management System (SMS) outlines the policies and procedures that OddesseMania has implemented to manage the environmental, social, cultural, economic, human rights, health, and safety impacts of our tourism activities. The SMS is designed to help us achieve our goal of sustainable tourism development, which is to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive contributions to the environment, local communities, and economies.
1. Environmental Management:
We minimize the environmental impacts of our tourism activities by:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions using energy-efficient transportation and accommodation.
- Conserving natural resources by promoting sustainable use of water, energy, and other resources.
- Minimizing waste by implementing recycling and waste reduction programs (Eg- We suggest our clients to carry their own utensil instead of using plastic and moreover we keep count of each plastic clients take through a trip).
- Protecting and preserving natural and cultural heritage sites.
- Encouraging guests and employees to participate in environmental conservation and protection activities ( Eg- We do waste collection in some of our mini hike and trek to save the place from degrading ).
2. Social and Cultural Management:
We respect and support local communities and cultures by:
- Promoting fair labour practices and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- Supporting local economies by purchasing products and services from local suppliers and onboarding local guide.
- Preserving heritage sites and cultural resources by encouraging sustainable tourism development and supporting conservation efforts.
- Involving local communities in tourism planning and development.
3. Economic Management:
We foster sustainable economic development by:
- Promoting fair trade and supporting local businesses.
- Encouraging guests to participate in activities that benefit local communities.
- Providing training and education opportunities for local people through Government and Skill India.
- Supporting sustainable tourism development through sustainable management practices.
4. Human Rights Management:
We promote and respect human rights by:
- Adhering to international human rights standards and conventions.
- Ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- Providing safe and healthy working conditions for employees.
- Preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
- Avoiding any activities that may violate human rights.
5. Health and Safety Management:
We provide safe and healthy working conditions by:
- Complying with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations.
- Providing training and education for employees on health and safety issues.
- Implementing emergency response and evacuation procedures.
- Inspecting and maintaining equipment and facilities.
- Encouraging employees to report any health and safety concerns.
6. Implementation and Review:
- This SMS is implemented by Oddessemania management and will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
- All employees and contractors were made aware of the SMS and are expected to comply with its policies and procedures.
- Any incidents or non-conformities will be reported, investigated, and corrective actions will be taken to prevent recurrence.
Conclusion
By implementing this SMS, Oddessemania is committed to minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive contributions to the environment, local communities, and economies. We will continue to monitor and improve our sustainable management practices to ensure that we are meeting our goals and fulfilling our commitment to sustainable tourism development.