🌱 MOIRA TRAVEL
The purpose of this policy is to continuously improve our environmental performance, encourage responsible behavior, and actively seek sustainable solutions across all areas of tourism in which we operate. Through responsible management, we aim to minimize negative environmental, social, and cultural impacts while maximizing positive contributions to destinations and communities.
This policy applies to all Unique Ephesus Toursemployees, including freelance and contracted tour guides.It is communicated to all suppliers, partners, and clients.The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of this policy.
Our mission is to foster a sustainable society and responsible tourism by raising awareness among employees, suppliers, partners, and travelers.
We strive to reduce and mitigate environmental impacts while actively contributing to local communities, cultural preservation, and long-term destination resilience.
Unique Ephesus Tours’s management fully supports and commits to this Sustainability Policy.
We monitor, evaluate, and report our sustainability performance through the Travelife platform.
Our sustainability progress is publicly reported at least every two years.
We commit to continuous improvement through dedicated personnel, training, and resources.
We comply with all applicable local, regional, national, and international legislation related to:
Human resources and labor rights
Human rights and children’s rights
Land rights and land use
Environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and biodiversity
We uphold a strict Code of Ethics with zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, forced labor, child labor, discrimination, or exploitation, and expect the same standards from our partners and suppliers.
We provide fair and equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
We ensure a safe, healthy, inclusive, and respectful working environment.
We support professional development and encourage employee participation in sustainability initiatives.
Unique Ephesus Tours minimizes its direct environmental footprint by applying circular economy principles and the 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle.
Our actions include:
Full compliance with environmental legislation
Monitoring and reducing energy, water, and waste consumption
Purchasing office supplies locally, in bulk, sustainably certified, and with minimal packaging
Printing only when necessary using FSC-certified or recycled paper, double-sided and grayscale
Using energy-efficient lighting and equipment, switched off or in sleep mode when not in use
Implementing water-saving measures in office facilities
Waste separation (plastic, paper, organic, metal, glass, hazardous waste, e-waste, landfill)
Minimizing noise, light, and air pollution
Our office is located in a historical area. We fully respect land-use regulations and prioritize sustainable architecture, preservation principles, and responsible space usage.
Unique Ephesus Tours is committed to responsible sourcing and long-term partnerships.
We prioritize suppliers who:
Are locally owned and employ local staff
Use seasonal and locally sourced products
Support community development initiatives
Have sustainability policies and/or GSTC-recognized certifications
All suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, including:
Compliance with all relevant regulations
Respect for human, labor, children’s, and women’s rights
Fair wages and safe working conditions
Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, extortion, or discrimination
Protection of children from sexual exploitation in tourism
Protection of the environment and natural resources
Active support for local communities
Clients are informed about public transportation options whenever feasible.
Group transportation is optimized using appropriately sized, fuel-efficient vehicles.
Overland transport is preferred for short distances; unnecessary domestic flights are avoided.
Clients are encouraged to offset greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to their travel.
We prioritize activities that respect the environment, protect biodiversity, and benefit local communities.
We do not sell or promote activities involving captive wildlife or animal exploitation.
Excursion providers must comply with our sustainability and animal welfare standards.
Partners are offered free access to the Travelife learning platform for sustainability training.
All guides are officially licensed and members of TÜREB (Union of Turkish Tourist Guides Chambers).
Guides receive regular training, including:
Responsible tourism practices
Child protection awareness
Cultural and environmental interpretation
Guides act as sustainability ambassadors, encouraging responsible visitor behavior.
We actively participate in destination development initiatives and stakeholder workshops, including cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism.
We promote local culture, local cuisine, traditional crafts, and cultural heritage preservation.
We support the protection of natural and cultural resources and educate travelers on responsible behavior.
We proudly support the TEMA Foundation to strengthen our environmental commitments.
Provide clear and accurate travel information and consultation
Ensure data protection and privacy
Follow ethical marketing practices with no misleading claims
Inform guests about natural environments, cultural heritage, and local customs
Provide emergency contact details and procedures
Maintain high health and safety standards
Our policies ensure high-quality and responsible travel experiences, including:
Health and safety procedures
Emergency protocols
Data privacy protection
Responsible group size management
Sustainable transport practices and GHG awareness
Responsible shopping guidelines
Prevention of child labor and sexual exploitation in tourism
Complaint handling procedures and customer satisfaction surveys
We encourage open communication and actively collect feedback, particularly related to sustainability performance.
By actively engaging employees, suppliers, partners, and travelers, we strive to contribute to a responsible, ethical, and resilient tourism sector that benefits local communities, protects cultural heritage, and safeguards the planet for future generations.
