The concept of responsible tourism comes naturally to Evolve Back Resorts. It is an extension of the vision and philosophy of the House of Ramapuram whose values are broad, contemporary, and inclusive. The family, whose fortunes began with plantations almost a century ago, has never seen land or the people who work them as a means to an end. This spirit of responsible stewardship guides the managerial practices of the hospitality sector, which is now a growing arm of the family’s commercial expansions. Their wealth began with plantations almost a century ago. The managerial procedures in the hospitality industry, which is now a developing branch of the family’s economic activities, are guided by this sense of responsible stewardship. The fundamental principles of responsible tourism may be observed at all three properties in India, which endeavor to offer more than just luxurious holidays. They strive to provide experiences that benefit and educate our visitors, experiences that highlight the vulnerability of the ecosystems to which we are all connected and the proactive steps that can be taken to lessen our impact on the environment.
- Minimizing negative environmental impact
- Water: Minimize consumption. Recycle water and use it appropriately
- Energy: We will minimize energy consumption. Emphasize the usage of alternate energy sources
- Sound Pollution: Minimize noise levels within the property
- Air Pollution: We will minimize air pollution
- Light Pollution: Optimize public lighting so as not to cause inconvenience to nocturnal wildlife
- Plastics: Responsible use of plastics
- Waste Management: Minimize waste. Implement effective waste management systems
- Paper: Reduced use of paper in operations. Promote the use of recycled, acid-free or recyclable paper.
- Restoring the natural ecological balance of the destination
- Plant only local trees and plants within and in the neighborhood of resorts
- Promote only local fauna within and in the neighborhood of resorts
- Ensure that the landscaping emulates local terrain
- Participate and encourage afforestation schemes and preservation/revival of local water bodies
- Promote usage of organic manure on the property
- Active participate in local conservation programmes
- Conservation through education
- The website features Responsible Tourism Policy and Initiatives
- Brochures carry the information on conservation measures being practiced at our resort
- Small message boards are placed in relevant places at the resort to educate the guests on Responsible Tourism
- A special booklet describing the local flora, fauna, and Responsible Tourism Initiatives are distributed to guests at the resort.
- Solid waste management
- Biogas plant processes kitchen waste
- Biogas sludge is used as fertilizer (organic manure)
- Degradable / Biodegradable waste segregation
- Plastic / paper / glass / metals (cans) sent for recycling
- Sound pollution
- Acoustic enclosures installed for generators/kitchen exhausts
- Continuously working to minimizing mechanical noise levels at the resort
- Electric buggies used to transport guests within the resort
- Vehicular movement minimized within the resort premises
- Air pollution
- Electric buggies used to transport guests within the resort
- Diesel generators with electronic governors to reduce fuel consumption
- Common transportation is provided for staff from town
- Majority of staff accommodated within the property. Hence no transportation is required
- Company-owned wind power generator offsets power consumption from government utilities
- Company-owned wind power generators supplying surplus power to the government
- Local trees planted on the resort premises
