Our Commitment

At The Map’s Edge, we are committed to operating responsibly and sustainably.
We recognise the importance of protecting the environment, supporting our communities, and running
our business in a way that balances economic success with social and environmental responsibility.

Responsible travel is one of our company’s core values. We aim to maximise the positive effects tourism can have on individuals and communities, while minimizing the negative social, environmental and economic impacts.

This policy outlines how we aim to reduce our environmental impact and contribute positively to a
more sustainable future. Some points we have already managed and are currently doing and it outlines what we hope to achieve in the future. It is a work in progress for our company.

Itinerary and Travel choices

We aim to support sustainability through the itineraries we offer to our clients:

• We prefer to work with responsible operators and businesses reflecting local cultures (hotels, lodges, restaurants, handicraft outlets, arts and culture centers) and who make conscious efforts to reduce their carbon footprints and comply with the relevant legislation and who are properly licensed and insured.
• We drive positive change within our supply chain, share best practices
• We ensure that travels we organize limit ,to the best of our ability, the effects on the environment or society, especially sensitive activities that may bring travelers into contact with animals, children or remote communities.
• We promote Responsible Tourism in our industry and to stakeholders we engage with in our destinations.
• We put our clients and guests at the forefront of our business and help them to make informed decisions when travelling.
• We include in our itineraries, elements that help ‘give back’ such as carbon credits to cover the whole itinerary, including international flights, as an opt out policy and the funds paid assist in habitat preservation, wildlife corridors, water sources and provide employment for local communities; we contribute to the de-snaring campaign in Serengeti, we support rural healthcare through The Flying Doctors of Africa.

Responsible Office Operations

Within our day-to-day operations, we are committed to the following:

• We ensure our employees understand our goals and are accountable for the implementation of our sustainable policies
• We monitor, reduce and manage waste in a responsible way.
• We strive for energy efficiency within the office.
• We purchase local products where we can and limit the use of small packaging
• We respect our employees, their diversity and advance their wellbeing wherever we can.
• We share best practices and raise awareness on sustainability among our teams and partners
• We aim to communicate on our achievements against our sustainable goals, internally and externally through thorough reporting at least once a year, in the Directors report.

People and Community

Sustainability also means supporting people and communities. We aim to:

• Treat employees, customers, and suppliers fairly and with respect
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment
• Support local communities and charities and provide information for our clients.

Continuous Improvement

We understand that sustainability is an ongoing process. We commit to:

• Reviewing this policy regularly
• Setting realistic and achievable improvement goals
• Monitoring progress and adapting our approach as our business evolves

Contact

If you have any questions about this Sustainability Policy or our approach to responsible business
practices, please contact:

The Managing Director
For any comments, please use the ‘Contact Us’ page on the website.
Address: Box 381, Usa River, Arumeru, Tanzania