KeyTours Takes a Step Forward in Sustainability

KeyTours announces their partnership with Sustainable Travel International and the start of their ESG plan which presents the company’s efforts from now on to offer quality tours in a more responsible manner. KeyTours prioritizes initiatives where they can have the greatest impact given the corporate purpose and mission. They are immensely mindful of their responsibility to minimize the environmental footprint – in support of the tourism industry's target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and also because for them it’s the right thing to do.
 

KeyTours ESG plan is based on 3 central pillars. 

The environmental impact 
We are pleased to announce the launch of their offsetting program. Their goal focuses on the emissions that by now include a carbon footprint mostly from our bus tours and transfers. Trying to achieve net-zero emissions, we purchase carbon offsets and provide funding for forestry, energy, and blue carbon projects around the world. Examples include reforestation in Indonesia and Brazil and renewable energy sources in Thailand. Furthermore, we have taken significant energy efficiency measures and steps to improve recycling in order to integrate it into the company's daily routine. We also help the environment at a local level and have donated 100 trees for reforestation of the recently burned down Voulas’ mountain, the equivalent of over 15 tons of carbon reduction.

The social impact
We are committed to enriching lives by making a positive and lasting impact on their communities. KeyTours focus is on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with empathy and respect. In addition, we focus on the well-being of their employees by offering a private group insurance package. Moreover, the company supports local societies by collaborating with local catering and accommodation family businesses in the Greek province and protects personal data by implementing and maintaining data privacy policies.

The governance impact
We are dedicated to working hard to create a purpose-led culture where their people are proud and excited to come to work every day. Additionally, the company fosters an inclusive work environment that respects diversity and supports it with a view not only to the individual and social good but also to the corporate one.

Dimitris Bistolas, CEO of KeyTours stated: “Our commitment includes an assurance that we will act with unwavering integrity while reducing our environmental footprint, that we will promote and respect human rights, and that we will offer favorable labor conditions. To that end, we announce the start of our cooperation with Sustainable Travel International. We are confident that this plan will take us towards a sustainable future with confidence”.