What are we doing for the environment at Tromsø Outdoor

Sustainability at Tromsø Outdoor

At Tromsø Outdoor, the environment is at the heart of everything we do. It shapes both our professional practices and our lifestyle. We are dedicated to making sustainable choices, both in the workplace and in our daily lives, to benefit future generations.

In 2021, we received the Eco-Lighthouse (ELH) certification, Norway’s most widely used environmental management system. This certification equips us with the necessary tools to improve our environmental performance and manage our impact on nature. More information about the Eco-Lighthouse program can be found here.

Your Feedback Matters

We welcome your thoughts on our environmental initiatives. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us via email at post@tromsooutdoor.no. We are also happy to share the results of our sustainability efforts. All our current reports are available here:
Report 2021
Report 2022
Report 2023
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What We’re Doing Now

At Tromsø Outdoor, we’re taking several steps every day to protect nature. Below are some of the actions we’re currently focused on:

• Recycling: We recycle any plastic bottles our guests use on tours.
• Allemannsretten: We respect the Norwegian “right of public access” and educate our guests on its importance.
• Nature Respect: As nature lovers and guides, we fully respect the natural world and share this ethos with our guests.
• Eco-Tours: We aim to teach our guests how to take care of nature during their trips by promoting sustainable practices.
• Promoting Cycling: During the summer, we focus on cycling and bike tours to reduce air pollution and encourage a healthier lifestyle.
• Equipment Care: We prioritize maintaining and repairing our equipment to extend its lifespan.
• Quality Gear: We invest in high-quality gear, ensuring it lasts longer and provides our guests with top-notch experiences without constant replacements.
• Second-Hand Sales: When updating our inventory, we sell older equipment to support the second-hand market and reduce waste.
• Electric Bike Rentals: We offer an electric bike rental service as an alternative to car rentals in Tromsø, promoting greener transport options.
• Wax-Free Skis: We use wax-free skis on most of our tours and rentals to minimize chemical contamination of the snow and water.
• Locally Sourced Food: The food on our tours is sourced from Norway, reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation.
• Eco-Friendly Products: Where possible, we use environmentally friendly cleaning products, degreasers, and oils.
• Sustainable Clothing: We collaborate with Stormberg, a company with strong cruelty-free, environmental, and labor policies, for both our rentals and shop sales.

Our Achievements as an Eco-Lighthouse Certified Company

Since becoming an Eco-Lighthouse certified company three years ago, we have successfully reached several key sustainability milestones:

1. Increased Eco-certified Products:
   • We have increased the number of eco-certified and sustainable products in our sales section by 10%. This was achieved through actively sourcing and introducing environmentally friendly product alternatives.
2. Reduced Paper and Toner Use by 50%:
   • We successfully reduced our paper and toner usage by over 50%. We accomplished this by digitizing our rental contracts and customer IDs, and by only providing printed receipts when explicitly requested by the customer.
3. Created Full-time Employment:
   • We expanded our workshop services, which allowed us to create a full-time position for a mechanic and workshop manager.
4. Cut Plastic Bag Usage by 50%:
   • We have reduced our use of plastic bags by at least 50%. As part of this effort, we introduced sustainable alternatives, such as reusable cotton bags, which are available for sale or included with our rental gear.

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