RIVER CRUISING

Joined forces with the TreadRight Foundation and Uniworld to review the environmental impact of their river cruising operations PROJECT SCOPE >Audit water, energy and waste management on a selection of river cruising boats on the Nile, the Danube, the Seine and the Rhine >Identify performance improvement opportunities to achieve best practice Identifying Impacts Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Key Project Output

RIVER CRUISING GUIDELINES Best Practice Guidelines >Ten principles for sustainable river cruising >Operational management >Working with stakeholders >Checklists and further information Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

ESTABLISH GUIDING PRINCIPLES >Environmental policy >Code of Conduct & behavioural standards >Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) MONITORING SYSTEMS >Environmental monitoring system incorporated into the onboard ship management software in 2013 >Baseline data collected STAFF TRAINING >Senior management >Captains >All crew and tour staff Best Practice Initiatives Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

FLEET IMPROVEMENTS >Technical recommendations incorporated into new build specifications >Refitting of older vessels where viable ITINERARY PLANNING >Review distance between ports and fuel efficient cruising speeds INFLUENCING STAKEHOLDERS >Meetings with port authorities to lobby for better waste collection/recycling facilities CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS >Port talks and welcome meetings >Signage, leaflets and stickers in guest rooms Best Practice Initiatives

DATA COLLECTION >Establishing robust monitoring systems and streamlining data input has taken significant time and resources >Obtaining accurate and reliable data has required training and specific skills Understanding the Challenges REPORTING RESULTS >Reporting results and performance improvements has not been possible yet

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