Introduction

The World School Games Event Series recognises the challenges posed by the climate crisis and, in particular, the impact the travel and tourism sector has on the global environment.

We are driven to act responsibly and sustainably going forward, and are therefore committed to playing a positive role in promoting sustainable tourism in the long term.

For all of our events we aim to leave a positive social and environmental legacy. Our Sustainability Strategy lays out specifically how we aim to do this.

Stronger partnerships contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development. We will support developing countries by improving their access to our events and training opportunities.

We have partnered with Trees4Travel to offset the carbon emissions for every international customer trip. Trees4Travel helps us calculate the emissions for the specific type of travel and accommodation then plant trees to offset the impact. We include this cost in all our customer quotes and encourage all customers to include this commitment to sustainable travel.

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Aims

The Twedex Group recognises the challenges posed by the climate crisis and in particular the impact the travel and tourism sector has on the global environment.

We are driven to act responsibly and sustainably going forward and are therefore committed to playing a positive role in promoting sustainable tourism in the long term.

For all of our events we aim to leave a positive social and environmental legacy. The following lays out specifically how we aim to do this.

Goals

Twedex aims to support up to seven of the 17 NATO Sustainable Development Goals where we believe we can have the most impact.

These are:

  • All tours and events offer an educational element for participants, as reflected in our full name “Trans World Educational Experiences” we understand the importance of enhancing the learning experience outside of the classroom.
  • We will train all our staff on sustainable practices, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and responsible tourism principles.
  • Our World School Games focuses on educating and creating the leaders of tomorrow through giving children the platform to learn from other cultures through competition, learning respect and the teamwork skills required to build sustainable and resilient societies.
  • We will build on our sports education with health and wellbeing, gender equality, leadership, responsible consumption and production and climate change lessons ensuring the next generation understand their responsibilities.

  • All tours and events offer an educational element for participants, as reflected in our full name “Trans World Educational Experiences” we understand the importance of enhancing the learning experience outside of the classroom.
  • We will train all our staff on sustainable practices, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and responsible tourism principles.
  • Our World School Games focuses on educating and creating the leaders of tomorrow through giving children the platform to learn from other cultures through competition, learning respect and the teamwork skills required to build sustainable and resilient societies.
  • We will build on our sports education with health and wellbeing, gender equality, leadership, responsible consumption and production and climate change lessons ensuring the next generation understand their responsibilities.

  • We commit to offering female options at all our events across all sports.
  • We will ensure the same quality of service and provisions are offered to females as well as males.
  • We will go above the norm to promote the participation of females in sports across all our social media platforms, celebrating their engagement.
  • We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on gender identity, including non-binary, genderqueer, or genderfluid identities. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation, are made without regard to gender identity or expression.

  • We will offer food options aligned to the requirements of religion.
  • We will ensure different cultures are respected and therefore ensure all types of clothing is permitted in our events.
  • We will use the influence of our sports events to raise awareness and advocate for social justice causes.
  • We will implement and enforce strict antidiscrimination policies that cover race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and disability.

  • We acknowledge that many of our tours and events involve flying, however, we will promote alternative means of transport when viable (bus, train, ferry and other electric transport).
  • We adapt itineraries so that low carbon intensive excursions are offered and minimise high carbon travel when in country
  • We use local suppliers such as restaurants, staff & tour representatives, accommodation, and transport where possible.
  • We will encourage travelers to eat at restaurants that source local, organic, and sustainable food.
  • We hold our supply chain accountable for their environmental footprint by assessing their carbon footprint and asking them to sign up to our climate change actions.
  • We will offer travellers the option to purchase carbon offsets for their trips and invest the proceeds in renewable energy or reforestation projects.

Acknowledging that our commitment to climate action will have the biggest impact on achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals we will dedicate more time and resources to this goal. Our approach to climate action will be centred around two areas; Reducing Emissions and Reducing Waste.

Reducing Emissions

  • Use of electric transport wherever possible
  • Targeting venue emissions
  • Use of renewable energy

Reducing Waste

  • Elimination of plastic wherever possible including water bottles
  • Recycling of any packaging and waste generated during a tour or event
  • Reusable branding and signage
  • Reduction in paper documents

  • Stronger partnerships contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development. We will support developing countries by improving their access to our events and training opportunities.
  • In addition we will partner with Charitable Organisations who support some of the SDGs we cannot influence, such as those addressing poverty.
  • We also partner with Trees4Travel to offset the carbon emissions for every international customer trip. Trees4Travel helps us calculate the emissions for the specific type of travel and accommodation then plant trees to offset the impact. We include this cost in all our customer quotes and encourage all customers to include this commitment to sustainable travel.
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Conclusions

Travel & Events

Delivering games that can be held up as an inspiring example.

  • Eco-responsible games that harness sustainable solutions
  • Games that boost regional growth and appeal
  • Games that open up opportunities for everyone

Diversity

Leaving a social and environmental legacy

  • Sport to improve health, education and civic engagement
  • Sport to improve inclusion, equality and solidarity
  • Sport to drive the environmental transformation

Our Commitment

The company directors commit to reviewing our Sustainability Strategy on an annual basis to ensure we continue to push the Sustainable Business Goals forward.

James Hair

James Hair

CFO
(UK based)
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Andrew Cook

Andrew Cook

Co-Founder & COO
(UAE based)
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Scott Macfarlane

Scott Macfarlane

Co-Founder & COO
(UAE based)
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