{"id":2,"date":"2025-06-06T20:48:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalgalapagos.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:51:12","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.royalgalapagos.com\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n\t.slideshow {\n\t\tbackground-image: url({{assets_url}}\/img\/backgrounds\/sustainability-24.jpg);\n\t}\n\t.slideshow.foto ul.keyfeatures li::marker {\n\t\tcolor: #fff !important;\n\t}\n\t.slideshow.foto .content.kys{\n\t\tbackground-color: rgba(0,0,0,.6);\n\t}\t\n\t.slideshow.adopt, .slideshow.nnuu {\n\t\tpadding-top: 30px !important; \n\t\theight: auto!important; \n\t}\n\t.slideshow.adopt {\n\t\tbackground-image: url({{assets_url}}\/img\/backgrounds\/sustainability3.jpg);\n\t}\n\t.slideshow.nnuu {\n\t\tbackground-image: url({{assets_url}}\/img\/backgrounds\/sustainability2a.jpg);\n\t}\n\t@media screen and (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.slideshow.foto {\n\t\t\theight: 480px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t.slideshow {\n\t\t\tbackground-image: url({{assets_url}}\/img\/backgrounds\/hd\/sustainability-24.jpg);\n\t\t}\n\t\t.slideshow.adopt {\n\t\t\tbackground-image: url({{assets_url}}\/img\/backgrounds\/hd\/sustainability3.jpg); \n\t\t}\n\t\t.slideshow.nnuu {\n\t\t\tbackground-image: url({{assets_url}}\/img\/backgrounds\/hd\/sustainability2a.jpg); \n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t@media screen and (max-width: 575px) {\n\t\t.slideshow.foto .content.kys{\n\t\t\tmargin-top: 0 !important;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<header class=\"slideshow foto\">\n<div class=\"container position-relative\" style=\"z-index: 99\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"content p-3 p-sm-4 py-xl-5 ps-xl-5 text-white\">\n<h1 class=\"text-white\">Our Environmental &amp; Social Footprint<\/h1>\n<p class=\"fs-18 ps-xl-5 ps-0\">We are dedicated to prioritizing the conservation of the Galapagos by supporting key environmental projects that protect the archipelago&#8217;s unique ecosystems. Our commitment extends to sustainable practices, carbon-neutral operations, support for the local economy, and the empowerment of communities, ensuring a green future for the Enchanted Islands and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fs-18 mb-0 ps-xl-5 ps-0\">Explore how you make an eco-positive impact on conservation by cruising with us.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"content p-3 p-md-4 p-xl-5 text-white kys w-100\">\n<p class=\"fs-18\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"d-lg-inline d-sm-block d-inline\">A snapshot of our Sustainability Actions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"keyfeatures text-start mb-1\" style=\"line-height: 1.3em\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"#gct\" class=\"text-white\">Continuous support to the Galapagos Conservation Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"#sustainable\" class=\"text-white\">Onboard and onshore environmental policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"#carbon\" class=\"text-white\">Carbon Neutrality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ecuador\" class=\"text-white\">Local economy empowerment &amp; social aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gradient\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bg-dark text-white py-2\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col-12 text-uppercase\">\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\">\n<\/nav><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"> <a href=\"#gct\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info h2 fw-bold\">Conservation<\/h3>\n<p>Supporting the Galapagos Conservation Trust and maintaining environmental policies &amp; practices.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#gct\" class=\"btn mx-auto btn-info\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"> <a href=\"#carbon\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info h2 fw-bold\">Carbon Neutrality<\/h3>\n<p>Yearly offsetting our operations&#8217; carbon footprint through the United Nations Carbon Credits initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#carbon\" class=\"btn mx-auto btn-info\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"> <a href=\"#ecuador\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info h2 fw-bold\">Social Aid<\/h3>\n<p>Boosting local economies and providing ongoing support in the Galapagos Islands &amp; mainland Ecuador.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#ecuador\" class=\"btn mx-auto btn-info\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"alert-secondary p-4 my-5\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--\n\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Royal Galapagos Carbon Neutral Cruises<\/h2>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mb-4 fs-18\">Your commitment to earth-first will not go unnoticed. With each cruise booked, each passenger contributes:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"line-height: 1.2em\">\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"mt-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"text-secondary\">1.5 TONS<\/strong><br \/> OFFSET<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"mt-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"text-secondary\">1 SHARK<\/strong><br \/> PROTECTED<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"mt-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"text-secondary\">8 POUNDS OF<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTRASH COLLECTED<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"mt-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"text-secondary\">2 KIDS TRAINED IN<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSUSTAINABILITY<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow mt-5 mb-0 foto adopt\" id=\"gct\">\n<div class=\"container p-4 text-white text-center\" style=\"z-index: 99\">\n<div class=\"content py-sm-5 py-2 px-3 my-sm-5 my-0\">\n<h2 class=\"mt-4 mb-3\"><a href=\"galapagos-conservation-trust\/\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"max-text fs-18\">Royal Galapagos\u2019 ongoing collaboration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-warning\">Galapagos Conservation Trust<\/a>, a leading UK-based nonprofit, inspires guests to connect with nature while supporting vital scientific and ecological initiatives. Each excursion becomes a meaningful contribution to preserving one of Earth\u2019s most extraordinary natural wonders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"max-text fs-18\">To learn more about the Galapagos Conservation Trust, please <a href=\"galapagos-conservation-trust\/\" class=\"text-warning\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-white py-5 border-top border-secondary\" style=\"background-color: #222\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row px-3\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\"><a href=\"product\/natural-paradise\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 text-white\">Bidding for Galapagos Conservation<\/h2>\n<p>In honor of our long-standing partnership with the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Royal Galapagos is proud to join the celebration of its 30th anniversary and its online auction supporting vital projects to protect the Islands\u2019 unique ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>Among the prizes is a luxury cruise for two aboard a Royal Galapagos vessel, alongside many other exciting items.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <a href=\"https:\/\/superstars-auctions.com\/galapagosconservationtrust25\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-warning\">Place your bid here<\/a>. The auction closes at midday on Friday, October 10, 2025.                      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 text-white\"><em>All Aboard!<\/em> Special Conservation Cruise<\/h2>\n<p>We believe that teamwork is essential for great achievements.  In the summer of 2026, we are partnering with Steppes Travel and the Galapagos Conservation Trust for a special departure aboard our <a href=\"product\/natural-paradise\/\" class=\"text-warning\">Natural Paradise yacht<\/a> (July 02-09, 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Apart from directly funding environmental programs, you\u2019ll have the chance to learn firsthand about the ongoing conservation projects in the Galapagos from the professionals working on them! <\/p>\n<p>Join us in this unique conservation journey alongside experts!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"galapagos-conservation-trust\/\" class=\"text-warning\">Discover more here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"bg-secondary\"\/>\n<p class=\"max-text text-center my-5 h4\" style=\"line-height: 1.4em\">As part of our green commitment and our passion for providing journeys in harmony with nature, we also support these projects of the Galapagos Conservation Trust:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width: 500px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/projects\/endangered-sharks-of-galapagos\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">ENDANGERED SHARKS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bg-secondary text-start p-3 mb-4 small sustainability\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Track a Shark, Protect a Species:<\/strong> with each cruise booking a shark is tracked for a full year, directly helping with this program\u2019s research and conservation goals.  <\/div>\n<p>Vital to the ecosystem, sharks face endangerment due to climate change and plastic pollution.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative focuses on researching their nursery dynamics, migratory behavior, and protecting a \u201cswim path\u201d between the Galapagos and Cocos Island in Costa Rica. <\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this project, <a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/projects\/endangered-sharks-of-galapagos\/\" class=\"text-warning\" target=\"_blank\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width: 500px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/projects\/plasticpollutionfreegalapagos\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">PLASTIC POLLUTION<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bg-secondary text-start p-3 mb-4 small sustainability\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>8 Pounds Cleaner:<\/strong> Each guest helps remove 8 pounds of plastic waste from Galapagos beaches with this project&#8217;s take on cleanup, education and global impact. <\/div>\n<p>Tons of plastic are cleaned from Galapagos beaches every year. To help mitigate the issues that come with it, this initiative along with the Pacific Plastics: Science to Solutions network (PPSS), target cleaning, education, and data gathering; aiming for replicable solutions across the globe. <\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this program, <a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/projects\/plasticpollutionfreegalapagos\/\" class=\"text-warning\" target=\"_blank\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width: 500px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/projects\/galapagos-tortoise-movement-ecology-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">SAVING GIANT TORTOISES<\/h3>\n<p>Galapagos tortoises face ongoing threats which are direct consequences of human actions. To help preserve this emblematic archipelago giant, this project focuses on nest protection and specimens monitoring throughout their life. Another aspect is the local community collaboration in creating safe pathways and participating in environmental education campaigns. <\/p>\n<p>For more information on this initiative, <a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/projects\/galapagos-tortoise-movement-ecology-programme\/\" class=\"text-warning\" target=\"_blank\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width: 500px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/get-involved\/adopt\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-info text-uppercase\">Adopting Galapagos Animals<\/h3>\n<p>Our dedication to this project goes beyond mere involvement; we actively engage by turning our vessels into &#8216;adoptive parents&#8217; for emblematic Galapagos species. Additionally, we grant adoption certificates and adorable stuffed animals to our guests and clients on special occasions.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative allows \u201cadopters\u201d to fund efforts while staying updated on conservation progress. To learn more about this program and to adopt your own Galapagos animal, please <a href=\"https:\/\/galapagosconservation.org.uk\/get-involved\/adopt\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-warning\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\" id=\"carbon\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 align-items-stretch d-flex\">\n<div class=\"text-light text-center\" style=\"background-color: #0a0806\">\n<h2 class=\"px-3 text-center text-success mt-5\" style=\"font-size: 38px;\">100% Carbon Neutral Cruises<\/h2>\n<p class=\"fs-18 px-4 pt-3 mb-0\">Our commitment to preserving natural spaces like the Galapagos Islands and combating the global climate crisis is at the forefront of our carbon-neutral approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"h4 px-4 pt-4 pb-2\"><strong>How do we achieve this:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"fs-18 mb-0\">&bull; Measuring our CO<sub>2<\/sub> consumption<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&bull; Balancing our carbon footprint<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&bull; Investing in Carbon Credits through the UN<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-secondary text-start p-3 mx-4 mb-4 small sustainability\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Green Cruising:<\/strong> We offset 1.5 tons of CO\u2082 emissions per guest, making every Royal Galapagos cruise carbon neutral.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 align-items-stretch d-flex\">\n<div class=\"bg-light p-4 ps-lg-5\">\n<p class=\"display-3 fw-bold text-info mt-3 mb-0\">7,650mt CO<sub>2<\/sub><\/p>\n<p class=\"fs-18 mb-3 text-secondary fw-bold\" style=\"margin-top: -4px;\">OFFSET IN 2025<\/p>\n<p>We offset in carbon credits through the UN Carbon Offset Platform. To achieve carbon-neutrality, we measured the following aspects: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-ship\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions from fuel and motor oil consumption in our fleet.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-plane\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCO<sub>2<\/sub>  emissions from guests&#8217; flights to and from Galapagos.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCO<sub>2<\/sub> generated by international flights from our staff.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-car\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCO<sub>2<\/sub> generated by the commuting trips from our staff.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-bolt\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElectricity consumption in our offices.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-uppercase mb-3 text-success mt-3\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf ps-2 me-2 border-right border-secondary\"><\/i> OFFSETTING CARBON<\/h3>\n<p>These are the internationally verified and validated projects we choose to offset our carbon footprint:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"nav-link active\" id=\"home-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#home2\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"home2\" aria-selected=\"true\">2025<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"home-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#home\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"false\">2024<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"profile-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#profile\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\">2023<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content border bg-white p-3 border-top-0\" id=\"myTabContent\">\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"home2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\">\n<p>Offset from 7,650 metric tons of CO<sub>2<\/sub> in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/wind-power-project-in-tinwari-rajasthan-6160-?searchResultsLink=%2FAllProjects%3FSearchTerm%3DWind%2BPower%2BProject%2Bin%2BTinwari\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Wind Power Project in Tinwari (6990 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2025\/wind-power-project-in-tinwari.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/caixa-econ\u00f4mica-federal-solid-waste-management-and-carbon-finance-project\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Solid waste management Brasil (400 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2025\/solid-waste-management-brasil.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/solar-pv-power-project-by-dmpl-in-fatepur-gujarat-9067-\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Solar Power Project by DMPL in Fatepur (200 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2025\/solar-power-project-in-fatepur.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/clean-cook-stoves-in-sub-saharan-africa-by-climatecare-limited\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Clean Cook Stoves Africa (50 tons)<\/a><span class=\"mb-2\"> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2025\/clean-cook-stoves-africa.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/distribution-of-onil-stovesguatemala\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Distribution of ONIL Stoves Guatemala (10 tons)<\/a><span class=\"mb-2\"> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2025\/distribution-of-stoves-guatemala.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"home\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\">\n<p>Offset from 6,300 metric tons of CO<sub>2<\/sub> in 2024:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/solar-pv-power-project-by-mmpl-in-fatepur-gujarat-9078-?searchResultsLink=\/AllProjects?SearchTerm=9078\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Solar Power Project (200 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2024\/solar-power.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/burgos-wind-project-7980-?searchResultsLink=%2FAllProjects%3FSearchTerm%3D7980\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Burgos Wind Project (180 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2024\/burgos.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/jilin-gongzhuling-biomass-generation-project-8108-?searchResultsLink=%2FAllProjects%3FSearchTerm%3D8108\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Jilin, China &#8211; Biomass Generation Project (500 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2024\/jilin.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/hebei-chengan-biomass-cogeneration-project-3797-?searchResultsLink=%2FAllProjects%3FSearchTerm%3D3797\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Hebei, China &#8211; Biomass Generation Project (5,386 tons)<\/a><span class=\"mb-2\"> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2024\/hebei.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/distribution-of-onil-stovesguatemala?searchResultsLink=%2FAllProjects%3FSearchTerm%3D8480\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Distribution of Fuel Efficient Stoves (25 tons)<\/a><span class=\"mb-2\"> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/2024\/stoves.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"profile\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\">\n<p>Offset from 6,400 metric tons of CO<sub>2<\/sub> in 2023:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdm.unfccc.int\/Projects\/DB\/PJR CDM1352375839.39\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Gongzhuling Biomass Generation Project (5,330 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/biomass-generation.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offset.climateneutralnow.org\/3-mw-wind-power-project-in-madhyapradesh-9402-?searchResultsLink=\/AllProjects?SearchTerm=9402\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Madhyapradesh 3MW Wind power Project (550 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/wind-power.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/climate-action\/momentum-for-change\/activity-database\/momentum-for-change-renewable-energy-for-sustainable-development-in-zambia\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development in Zambia  (500 tons)<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"{{assets_url}}\/img\/sustainability\/certificates\/renewable-power.jpg\" class=\"htmlView text-info\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#popupModal\">Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdm.unfccc.int\/ProgrammeOfActivities\/poa_db\/RVUJL2DMZ7HBKC1PEG4O8NA0WSI6TX\/view?cp=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-info\">East Africa DelAgua Public Health Program  (25 tons)<\/a><span class=\"mb-2\"> &nbsp;|&nbsp; 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This bladeless system has been implemented on the brand new M\/C Cormorant II.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">ECO-FRIENDLY AMENITIES<\/h3>\n<p>We provide our guests with only high-quality, biodegradable soaps and shampoos. Additionally, the laundry and cleaning supplies onboard are also eco-friendly to minimize their impact on the ocean water.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">CLEAN WATER GENERATION<\/h3>\n<p>High-tech desalination systems are installed on all our boats to provide drinking water and general-purpose water, eliminating the need to import this resource from the mainland.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">ENERGY EFFICIENCY<\/h3>\n<p>Self-generated electric power is provided through high-tech generators that consume minimal amounts of diesel fuel. Low-power lighting and appliances are also installed onboard.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/h3>\n<p>All the waste generated by our operations is meticulously sorted and treated for proper disposal. We optimize the use of organic waste on the islands and, if necessary, send it to the mainland for processing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">BUILT FOR EFFICIENCY<\/h3>\n<p>Our yachts and catamarans are specifically designed and built for cruising the Galapagos, incorporating hydrodynamic designs, lightweight materials, and the use of lead-free paint.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 text-center\">\n<div class=\"card-header bg-white px-5 px-sm-4 p-lg-0 border-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body p-0\">\n<h3 class=\"text-info\">NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC<\/h3>\n<p>During our cruises, passengers are provided with beautiful refillable water bottles that they can take home as souvenirs, helping to protect the islands from plastic waste.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"my-5\" id=\"ecuador\"\/>\n<div class=\"container-right mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row me-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 order-md-2\" style=\"overflow:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 ps-4 ps-xl-5 order-md-1\">\n<h2 class=\"mt-3\">Grown &amp; Made in Galapagos<\/h2>\n<p class=\"fs-18\">The transportation of supplies from mainland Ecuador to the islands has a significant environmental impact due to the considerable distance that needs to be covered by air or sea (600 miles). To mitigate this, we incorporate regulated and sustainable fishing practices, small-scale farming operations on the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, and family-owned food businesses (such as bakeries) into our local supply chain in the Galapagos. This approach allows us to support local production with fair trade and quality standards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-left mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row me-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\" style=\"overflow:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 ps-4\">\n<h2 class=\"mt-3\">Family-Owned Ecuadorian Boats<\/h2>\n<p class=\"fs-18\">The vessels of Royal Galapagos are owned by Ecuadorian families, with whom we have a special bond and relationship. Since the beginning of our operations in 2012, we have shared common goals and objectives. Our aim is to directly fuel and enhance the local economy, thereby avoiding capital flight to large international corporations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-right mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row me-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 order-md-2\" style=\"overflow:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 order-md-1 ps-4 ps-xl-5\">\n<h2 class=\"mt-3\">Local Crew &amp; Workforce<\/h2>\n<p class=\"fs-18\">The population inhabiting the Galapagos Islands relies to a large extent on tourism for their livelihood. Therefore, the labor force on our boats primarily consists of locals who are trained from a young age to fulfill various roles on board, including Naturalist Guides, Chief Cooks, First Mates, Captains, and more. This approach helps prevent the migration of professionals from the mainland and contributes to maintaining a sustainable population level in the archipelago.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-left mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row me-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\" style=\"overflow:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 ps-4\">\n<h2 class=\"mt-3\">Connecting Galapagos with its Youth<\/h2>\n<p class=\"fs-18\">Regularly, Royal Galapagos organizes special departures in which young people and children from the islands have the opportunity to tour the archipelago on our cruise ships. The most emblematic and best-protected sites are typically inaccessible to the local population, so by bringing our children closer to them, we aim to raise their awareness and responsibility in safeguarding their preservation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-5\"\/>\n<div class=\"container mt-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Fully Commited to Responsible Tourism<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3 my-3 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"card bg-dark border-0 text-center text-white\">\n<h3 class=\"pt-3 px-3\">Small Yachts<\/h3>\n<p class=\"px-3\">We exclusively operate small private yachts to accommodate reduced groups at each site<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3 my-3 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"card bg-dark border-0 text-center text-white\">\n<h3 class=\"pt-3 px-3\">Regulated Activities<\/h3>\n<p class=\"px-3\">All cruise activities are regulated by the Galapagos National Park<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3 my-3 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"card bg-dark border-0 text-center text-white\">\n<h3 class=\"pt-3 px-3\">Naturalist Guides<\/h3>\n<p class=\"px-3\">Our Naturalist Guides also serve as official National Park rangers<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3 my-3 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"card bg-dark border-0 text-center text-white\">\n<h3 class=\"pt-3 px-3\">Wildlife Conservation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"px-3\">We prioritize the utmost care for Galapagos wildlife and the ecosystem<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row mx-1 mt-5 g-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"carouselGallery\" class=\"carousel slide carousel-fade\" data-bs-ride=\"carousel\" data-interval=\"3000\">\n<div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"carousel-item active\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 bg-light ps-4 pe-3 pt-3\" style=\"line-height: 1.4em;\">\n<h2>Fundaci\u00f3n Jonathan<\/h2>\n<p><em>Fundaci\u00f3n Jonathan<\/em> is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing health and social support to underprivileged individuals in Ecuador. Their core mission includes offering assistance to youth with disabilities, as well as providing aid to elderly individuals facing illness, abandonment, and homelessness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Royal Galapagos and its staff make monthly contributions to Fundaci\u00f3n Jonathan by donating food for children and the elderly who benefit from the organization&#8217;s work on a daily basis. The contributions are based on the foundation&#8217;s monthly supply needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-secondary text-start p-3 text-white mt-3 small sustainability\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Your Booking, Their Nourishment:<\/strong> Each Royal Galapagos cruise booking provides a nutritious meal to someone in need in Ecuador.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 order-md-2\">\n<div id=\"carouselGallery2\" class=\"carousel slide carousel-fade\" data-bs-ride=\"carousel\" data-interval=\"3000\">\n<div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"carousel-item active\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 bg-light ps-4 pe-3 py-3 order-md-1\">\n<h2 class=\"mt-3\">Fundaci\u00f3n Ecos<\/h2>\n<p><em>Fundaci\u00f3n Ecos<\/em> is a non-profit organization based in the Galapagos Islands. They focus on promoting sustainable and responsible communities through inclusive and experiential education, fostering respect for nature. Fundaci\u00f3n Ecos achieves this through various initiatives, including youth engagement, research, and collaboration with public policy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecosecuador.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More About Ecos<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-secondary text-start p-3 text-white mt-2 small sustainability\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Two Students Learn, Thanks to You!<\/strong> Each guest helps educate two local students in environmental sustainability. <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"modal\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" id=\"picModal\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\">\n<h3 class=\"modal-title\">Modal title<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body mapinfo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n  document.querySelectorAll(\"a.htmlView\").forEach(function (link) {\n    link.addEventListener(\"click\", function (event) {\n      event.preventDefault();<\/p>\n<p>      const frametarget = this.getAttribute(\"href\");\n      let targetmodal = this.getAttribute(\"target\");\n      const title = this.getAttribute(\"data-title\");<\/p>\n<p>      \/\/ Modal por defecto si no hay target\n      targetmodal = targetmodal ? \"#\" + targetmodal : \"#picModal\";<\/p>\n<p>      const modalEl = document.querySelector(targetmodal);\n      if (!modalEl) {\n        console.warn(\"Modal no encontrado:\", targetmodal);\n        return;\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      const header = modalEl.querySelector(\".modal-header\");\n      const titleEl = modalEl.querySelector(\".modal-header h3\");<\/p>\n<p>      if (title) {\n        if (titleEl) titleEl.innerHTML = title;\n        if (header) header.style.display = \"block\";\n      } else {\n        if (titleEl) titleEl.innerHTML = \"\";\n        if (header) header.style.display = \"none\";\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      \/\/ Cambiar imagen\n      const img = modalEl.querySelector(\"img.mapa\");\n      if (img) {\n        img.src = frametarget;\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      \/\/ Mostrar modal (Bootstrap 5 API)\n      const modal = new bootstrap.Modal(modalEl);\n      modal.show();\n    });\n  });\n});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Environmental &amp; Social Footprint We are dedicated to prioritizing the conservation of the Galapagos by supporting key environmental projects that protect the archipelago&#8217;s unique ecosystems. 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