Our Environmental Policy

Galina is fully committed to protecting and preserving the environment, both in the way in which the company is managed and in the way we endeavour to incorporate environmental issues into our tours

Aspects of the environment which receive particular attention are:

1. Environmental Legislation
2. Energy Management
3. Use of Resources
4. Recycling

Environmental Legislation

Galina strives to ensure that all activities are carried out in conformance with relevant legislation, for example:

• All waste is disposed of by the use of competent organisations
• Vehicles we contract are regularly serviced to control emissions
• Access for disabled persons is always considered when developing a new itinerary

Energy Management

Galina is committed to managing energy use as efficiently as possible. For example:

• All computers and other electronic devices are switched off when the office is closed.
• Screens and CPU’s are set to hibernate if left idle for a period of time.
• All electric hand-dryers are operated automatically to conserve energy.

Use of Resources

Galina aims to use resources in the most environmentally effective manner and wherever possible, to use recycled materials and/or environmentally friendly products. In circumstances where recycled products are more expensive or the cost of recycling are more than any income received, then Galina must consider the financial implications. In circumstances where there is no additional cost then the company will seek to purchase the more environmentally friendly products and re-use or recycle waste.

Recycling

The use of new technology such as e-mail should reduce paper consumption and the environmental damage incurred by traditional mail delivery. We do not produce a brochure as we consider this to be wasteful and therefore environmentally unsound. Efforts will be made, wherever possible, to re-use waste and obsolete equipment.

European Eco-Label

We seek to encourage our suppliers to adhere to the standards set by this initiative. Galina already use accommodation which is the first European chain to achieved this prestigious award.

Carbon Offsetting

Most students will already be highly aware of climate change and global warming. All modes of transport produce CO² emissions which is said to cause climate change. Coach travel is one of the greenest travel options with the lowest CO² emissions per passenger per kilometre of any mode of transport. The amount of CO2 produced by your group whilst on their study tour can be calculated by visiting the Transport Direct website.

Offsetting emissions