SUSTAINABILITY
NTS-003 / (FT-05)
SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
The ROYAL INVESTMENT DE COLOMBIA Travel Agency located in BOGOTÁ, is committed to mitigating all the negative impacts that affect the natural environment due to the development of its operation and to optimizing the use of natural resources, promoting good practices of tourists in parks and areas natural areas, and publicizing these natural areas in different communication sources.
Likewise, it is committed to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the regions and destinations in which it has commercial activity, disclosing in a responsible manner the traditions and tourist attractions of the region, gastronomy, handicrafts and real estate of cultural importance.
It also undertakes to protect and support the community of destinations by implementing good sustainable practices, respecting the rights of all actors and ensuring compliance with their duties; preventing negative impacts such as CSEC associated with travel and tourism. For this, it will have a base of local collaborators and suppliers committed to the conservation of the environment, culture and social development, hired under a hiring policy without discrimination.
PROGRAM OF
WASTE MANAGEMENT
waste management
The separation of waste at source is one of the essential keys when seeking to reduce the impact on the environment that surrounds us. For this reason, we use the following classification for a better final disposal:
• Gray Caneca: Non-returnable beverage containers, clean aluminum, disposable cups, plastic bags and other empty plastic containers.
• Blue Caneca: Cardboard and Paper, which must not be dirty with other different materials that contaminate it.
• Caneca Verde: Ordinary waste, which is that which cannot be recycled.
PROGRAM OF
WATER MANAGEMENT
Sources of Water Consumption
Sanitary equipments
To optimize water consumption, we have Purchased and installed water-saving sanitary appliances and carried out reviews and maintenance every 2 months of the sanitary appliances, avoiding leaks and loss of Water.
Faucets
We have placed water saving notices at the points of consumption of the liquid and have carried out the installation of water saving devices.
What should we do?
1. Examine faucets, pipes, and outside pipes for leaks. Drop by drop the water runs out.
2. Make use of rainwater collection systems in houses, which can be used for washing clothes, house cleaning and sanitary facilities.
3. Water plants and gardens only twice a week, at night or early in the morning, preferably using drip irrigation systems.
4. When washing dishes by hand, use one tub to wash them and another to rinse them. Never under the jet of the open faucet.
5. Take short showers and turn off the faucet while soaping.
6. Use a glass of water to brush your teeth. Do not leave the key open.
7. Turn off the faucet while shaving, use a container or sink stopper to shave.
8. Wash vehicles in places established for this purpose; if you wash at home; use only a bucket of water.
9. Teach children not to waste water.
10. Periodically check that the toilet float is working correctly.
11. Install low consumption toilets.
12. Check the key gaskets at least twice a year.
13. Collect the water that comes out of the shower while waiting for it to heat up in order to use it for plants or toilets.
14. Use the washing machine for full loads, avoiding its use for a few garments.
15. Avoid the use of a hose due to waste of water.
PROGRAM DE MANAGEMENT
OF ENERGY
Sources of Energy Consumption
Electrical equipment and installations
Post energy consumption savings notices in the agency's electrical installations.
Electric equipment
Periodic maintenance of the equipment Electrical
internal luminaire
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Carry out periodic maintenance and cleaning of lamps and luminaires in order to make the most of their lighting and detect malfunctions.
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Installation of motion sensors for the corridor lighting.
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Change of lighting for light bulbs Mainly Led but there are still saving light bulbs
Natural lighting and ventilation
Natural lighting thanks to the windows that allow light to enter during the day.
What should we do?
1. Do not leave the devices, which are operated on battery power, connected for a long time. Just plug them in for as long as it takes to charge the battery.
2. If you live in a hot country, try to turn on the fans, instead of the air conditioning, these use less energy.
3. Keep all chargers unplugged. Although they are not charging anything and appear to be off, they are still consuming power.
4. Never leave your TV in 'Sleep' mode or your computer in 'Reboot' mode as they continue to consume a lot of power continuously.
5. Buy light bulbs that save energy. These will also save you money when your electricity bill arrives.
6. Keep electrical appliances unplugged that you don't use very often, especially if you're going out.
7. When you are not going to wash a relevant amount of clothes, it is best to use short wash cycles and use cold sharp.
8. Turn off lights when not in use.
9. If you are going to heat food, instead of using the electric stove or oven, use the microwave. This heats food faster.
10. Try to wash as many clothes as you can in a single wash, this with the idea of not constantly using the washing machine that consumes a lot of energy.
11. While you are not using your computer, turn off the monitor or screen.
12. If you can plug most appliances into one outlet, that's better. You can connect a multi-socket to a single socket and you have to connect as many electrical appliances as possible.
heritage care
nature and culture
Remember that we have the following natural and cultural heritage declared by UNESCO, which we must respect and help preserve:
• Marimba music and traditional songs from the South Pacific of Colombia-Nariño, Cauca and Valle del Cauca
• Cultural space of Palenque de San Basilio-Bolívar
• The carnival of Barranquilla-Atlántico
• Holy Week processions in Popayán-Cauca
• Carnival of Blacks and Whites-Nariño
• Normative System of the Wayuus applied by the palabrero -Guajira
• Traditional knowledge of the jaguar shamans of Yuruparí-Vaupés
• Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi-Quibdó
• Historic center of Santa Cruz de Mompox-Bolívar
• Cultural landscape of Colombian coffee-Risaralda, Caldas, Quindío and Valle del Cauca
• Archaeological Park of San Agustín-Huila
• Tierraadentro National Park
• Los Katios- Choco National Park, Antioquia (Endangered)
• Port, fortresses and monumental complex of Cartagena- Bolívar
Do not scratch them, do not destroy them, do not take them home, do not speak ill of them, better enjoy them in a healthy way and help spread their importance. Remember that it is everyone's responsibility to take care of them, since it depends on that that they continue to be considered heritage of humanity. Colombia has an extensive artisan legacy that, in addition to transmitting our culture, has emerged as an internationally recognized export product.
Colombian handicrafts have positioned themselves as merchandise of high quality and variety that constitute one of the letters of introduction that we have before the world. Our wide geography and culture, as well as the expert use of materials implemented by our artisans, are some of the characteristics that the country has in this sector.
The trafficking of flora and fauna is a crime (Decree 1608 of 1978) and penal (Law 599 of 2000). Where penalties of up to 90 months in prison and fines of up to 15,000 minimum wages are established for those who commit the crime of illegal trafficking of wild flora and fauna
Do not eat eggs or wild meat
Report flora and fauna vendors to the National Police
DISCRIMINATION
"We are against the discrimination of any person based on their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, political or philosophical ideology, sex or sexual orientation"
Where can you learn more about the ethnic diversity in Colombia?
CSEC
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hehe Travel Agency rejects the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Girls, Boys and Adolescents and is committed to prevention and reporting inside and outside the establishment, linking our partners, human resources, allies and collaborators to the disclosure and compliance with Law 1336 and 1329 of 2009.
ANDIn the case of minor guests, an identity card or civil registry must be requested to verify the link that identifies them with first-degree kinship or, failing that, a letter of authorization from the parents to stay.
The hotels where you stay will avoid renting the room if they suspect that they are facing a case of sexual exploitation.
In this agency it is forbidden to promote or offer tourist packages, sites, images, texts, advertising, video or any other means in which sexual activities with minors are shown.
The establishment and its collaborators should easily have the telephone number of the sector police or tourism police in case of a case of CSEC and report it.
In case of suspicion of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Boys, Girls and Adolescents - ESCNNA - in the facilities of the lodging establishment, promptly notify the person in charge of security or contact the national complaint line 01 8000 112 440 and line 106 of the ICBF.
At the time the reservation is made, find out what documents are required to register a minor in a lodging establishment.
WHAT THE TOURIST SHOULD NOT DO
• Hunt.
• Getting drunk or consuming psychoactive substances.
• Use aerosols and other contaminants.
• Collect shells, corals and stones.
• Uproot plants and flowers or collect animal species.
• Bring pets into the parks.
• Listen to loud music.
• Throw garbage or solid waste on the ground or bury it, even if it is biodegradable or organic.
• Light fires, unless the administrators of the natural park or tourist area have places specifically designated for this activity.
• Throw cigarette butts or glass that can cause fires.
• Buy handicrafts made of tortoiseshell, coral or other rare or life-threatening natural elements.
TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP
• Carry a small first aid kit with you
• Avoid losing documents, upload a copy
• Divide and keep your money in different places
• Make sure you consume clean water
• Always locate the emergency exits
• On the beach find out if it is suitable for swimming
• Do not neglect your personal belongings
• Find out about visas and necessary permits if you leave the country
• When going to natural parks, look for the company of an authorized guide
• Get vaccinated against yellow fever
• When diving, take care of the corals
GOOD BEHAVIOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE TOURIST
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Consult previously information about the destination to visit, museums, buildings, culture, gastronomy and language among others
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Buy products that do not require the use of plants and/or animals for their manufacture
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Do not buy goods of cultural interest
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Learn words in the community dialect
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Buy crafts from their manufacturers
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Report if you suspect sexual exploitation of minors
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Comply with local laws, report any crime to the National Police
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Respect the culture of the community, you are the guest
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Carry your identification documents at all times
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Inform the hotel reception about the activities you are going to do or the areas you are going to visit
