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Corporate Social Responsibility

Climate Change and Eco-Tourism

Climate change is happening at a more rapid pace than ever before and represents one of the biggest challenges of our time.

Meanwhile, tourism has been growing extremely rapidly across the planet in the past 30+ years and currently accounts for an estimated 8% of global carbon emissions. This makes responsible practice in the travel industry more important than ever.

At Follow the Camino, we measure our carbon footprint annually, work with locally-owned suppliers, and report publicly on our progress. We don’t claim to have solved the problem — but we take our responsibility seriously and work to improve year on year.

Equality

At Follow the Camino, we believe all people should be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their gender, age, sexuality, level of ability, nationality, background, or beliefs.

Within our team, we hire based on merit, pay a fair salary in line with the local living wage wherever our employees are based, and take a zero-tolerance stance on workplace harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

With our suppliers and partners across Spain, Portugal, France, and beyond, we promote inclusive practices and screen for conduct that does not align with our values.

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Sustainability

  • We operate as a fully remote, digital-first business. This eliminates commuting emissions and removes the need for a permanent office.
  • We use online meetings as standard, avoiding travel to meet in person.
  • We service old laptops to extend their lifespan and reduce hardware waste.
  • We are reducing our use of paper across operations, going digital-first and opting for recycled or sustainably sourced paper where needed.
  • We buy local goods and support small businesses where possible.
  • In 2023, we provided Carbon Literacy Certification through Earthology to members of our team.
  • We measure our carbon footprint annually and report on our progress publicly in our Sustainable Tourism Policy.
  • We encourage our clients to try local food and consider plant-based meals during their journey.
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Ask us about Responsible Travel options

Walking holidays are a lower-carbon way to travel, and a chance to engage directly with local communities, landscapes, and culture. If you’d like to talk through how to make your Camino journey more considered, we’re happy to help.

Some resources we find useful:

 

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