Sustainability Policy

Introduction

Pressures on our unique Mauritian environment are increasing all the time. It is important to have effective policies in place to manage scarce resources and ensure club viability in the future.

Mauritius Paddling Academy aspires to provide an exceptional environment for family and community sports while operating in the most environmentally and socially responsible manner possible. We will translate this aspiration into action by implementing practices that reduce our energy and water consumption, by exploring options for further sustainability initiatives, and through encouraging active community participation.

Mauritius Paddling Academy accepts that as a local leader it needs to provide a positive example of environmentally sustainable club and inspire the community to participate in creating a more sustainable future for all.

Purpose

This Environmental Sustainability Policy aims to assist Mauritius Paddling Academy to embed sustainability in all levels of club operations and activities, providing a solid basis for an environmentally friendly and financially secure future.

Sustainability Policy

Mauritius Paddling Academy commits itself to minimising its impact on our environment through:

• providing a safe and healthy environment for all club users, staff and volunteers,
• fostering a club culture of awareness of environmental sustainability,
• providing leadership in the wider community by operating sustainably and creating a positive example
• Paddling in a team provides an opportunity for a diverse range of people to get to know each other through an accessible and spirited team oriented activity,
• ensuring that club governance structures are sound and able to support the club to become more environmentally, financially and socially sustainable,
• incorporating principles of environmental sustainability into decision making structures and processes,
• making a public commitment to environmental sustainability initiating and supporting a Sustainability Champion role within the club,
• conducting audits of club operations and facilities to gather baseline data on environmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement,
• minimising energy use and exploring options for renewable energy,
• minimising water use and exploring options for capture and reuse,
• reducing waste production, encouraging reuse and recycling,
• exploring/improving other aspects of environmental sustainability e.g. biodiversity conservation, ethical/ environmentally sound purchasing,
• assessing the implementation of this policy, through regular reviews of resulting actions and outcomes, to support a process of continuous improvement.