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Commitment
to Sustainable Travel, Business
& Community
At Ellison Travel and Tours we know that what
we do has a powerful impact on the lives and outlook of
all of our clients and the parts of the world that they
visit. We are dedicated to ensuring your travel needs
are met from beginning to end while also giving back to
the global community.
As a member of Carlson Wagonlit Travel we support their
efforts in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR):
http://www.carlsonwagonlit.com/en/global/our_company/corporate_social_responsibility
This model has provided a guideline to us in developing
our commitment to sustainable travel, business and community.
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Our Commitment
to Sustainable Business
Ellison Travel & Tours is dedicated to supporting
the fight against global warming and minimizing our overall
footprint on the environment. Whether it be recycling
paper, collecting plastics for recycling, commuting to
work via carpooling or biking and video conferencing for
the majority of our meetings, we are continually looking
for new ways to "green" our work environment
as part of our commitment to sustainable business.
Outlined below is a list of the ways in which we have
by incorporating "reduce, reuse & recycle"
theme into each of our offices. You too can use some of
these ideas in your home or office!
1) We are smart about recycling.
We look at what our company consumes and find ways to
recycle, reduce and reuse. We recycle paper, bottles,
cans etc. and purchase recycled, environmentally friendly,
and sustainable business products, supplies, and paper
whenever possible. When possible we refill computer ink
cartridges rather than add them to the landfill. We also
pride ourselves on our commitment to remove, refurbish
and properly dispose of old office equipment and supplies.
2) We continually review our
energy use.
We have completed an energy audit to analyze how we can
cut energy use by increasing efficiency. We also turn
off equipment when it's not being used. This can reduce
the energy used by 25 percent; turning off the computers
at the end of the day can save an additional 50 percent.
3) We have replaced our refrigerators
and will replace other appliances and office equipment
in the future.
Newer models use 40% less energy than those sold as recently
as five years ago.
4) We do not Use Polystyrene Coffee
Cups.
We provide mugs or employees bring their own to work.
5) We Buy Green Coffee
Not the colour! - We buy coffee that was grown
in a sustainable manner!
6) We use fluorescent/low Energy
lighting in our offices where possible
7) We turn up or turn back the
thermostat during unoccupied times
8) We Use E-Mail to correspond
internally and with our clients
9) We "double side"
our documents
10) At Tradeshows we have reduced handouts by 50%
11) We make payments by credit card to suppliers whenever
possible
12) We have developed a "Green Team"
We have a team of employees and managers that lead, motivate,
assess and make recommendations when it comes to our green
efforts.
13) We have reduced commutes
We encourage carpooling and we have many employees that
telecommute at certain times of the year. We have also
implemented teleconferencing for meetings between offices
and with clients to reduce travel between offices and
client sites.
14) We encourage our employees
and clients to give back to the environment
15) We send Holiday cards by email where possible
We encourage sustainable travel through various
environmental organizations and funds (see Our Commitment
to Sustainable Travel").
Upcoming Initiatives may include adding hybrid vehicles.
We will keep our site updated as we expand our commitment
to sustainability!!
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Our Commitment
to Sustainable Travel
Ellison Travel & Tours is dedicated to ensuring that
your travel needs are met - this includes planning the
best possible vacation for you from beginning to end and
helping you minimize your Eco-footprint.
Global Warming is impacting the places we want to travel
to -greenhouse admissions, rising sea levels and extreme
weather conditions are the obvious examples. People are
meant to explore and have always enjoyed the freedom to
discover and experience a new place. If we work together,
we can all continue to satisfy our natural curiosity for
a foreign land and visit our favourite corners of the
world.
ELLISON TRAVEL & TOURS HELPS TO COMBAT GLOBAL
WARMING:
Ellison Travel & Tours is dedicated to supporting
the fight against global warming and minimizing our overall
footprint on the environment by incorporating "reduce,
reuse & recycle" theme into each of our offices
(see "Our Commitment to Sustainable Business").
Whether it be recycling paper, collecting plastics for
recycling, commuting to work via carpooling or biking
and video conferencing for the majority of our meetings,
we are continually looking for new ways to "green"
our work environment as part of our commitment.
ELLISON TRAVEL & TOURS HELPS YOU TO TRAVEL "CARBON
NEUTRAL":
One way to minimize your carbon footprint is to make
a contribution to off-set your travel time & carbon
impact. As an example, www.carbonzero.ca
or www.zerofootprint.net
will allow you to calculate the total amount of carbon
used during your journey and make a donation to support
a Canadian environmental sustainability project. When
you can off-set your carbon usage this is referred to
as travelling "carbon-neutral".
You can also take matters into your own hands and plant
a tree, donate to your local aquarium to assist in research
of the many species that are endangered due to global
warming or research your own company or initiative that
will help in the battle against global warming.
Whatever you can do to "off-set" any environmental
damage is a step in the right direction!
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ET GIVES BACK...
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how ET Gives Back to the Community...
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