Eco policy

Environmental and social sustainability policy.

The environmental and social sustainability policy of Topas Ecolodge has been developed and signed by the management.

This policy is the foundation of our daily eco-management and of future planning and improvements undertaken in Topas Ecolodge. Topas Ecolodge management and staff understand and support the environmental and social policy and are committed to continuous improvement of environmental performance by identifying ways to minimize both wastage of natural resources and pollution of the environment, as well as taking social responsibility.

Topas Ecolodge is committed to complying with all local and national environmental legislation and will continuously seek to evaluate and improve our environmental performance. As a Danish Vietnamese joint venture, Topas Ecolodge will act in accordance with the Danish Environmental Rules and Regulations (country specific for Vietnam).

Topas Ecolodge will work with local minorities in the Sapa area to create a mutually rewarding relationship. We will support the education of children in the local area, and respect local leaders and local natural resources.

Topas Ecolodge shall provide guests with the opportunity to experience nature in ways that lead to greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in accordance with our membership of eco-tourism organizations (GreenGlobe 21 and eventually others). Topas Ecolodge will identify and implement practices that optimize energy and water usage without affecting the quality of services provided to our guests.

Topas Ecolodge will support the purchasing of initiatives that are committed to sustainable environmental development, and continuously seek environmentally friendly products and services. We will encourage and influence our suppliers to take part in environmental protection initiatives and to provide products and services that have minimal adverse impact on the environment.

We will work with the awareness that our environmental behaviour must create a spin off in the community, and aim towards the sustainable use of resources and eco-tourism. Topas Ecolodge will seek to implement eco know-how and behavior suitable for the local area.

The Topas Ecolodge will actively participate in external environmental activities, as well as various training and development programmes, to broaden our horizons. Furthermore, Topas Ecolodge will share our environmental experience in the Hoang Lien National Park with other interested organisations in the community.

Topas Ecolodge shall comply with GreenGlobe 21 and the above mentioned legislation requirements at all times and we shall review our environmental and social policy every year.

Signed on July 27. in Sapa.

Morten Sejrskilde

General Director