The SDGs are the roadmap to saving the planet and our societies by creating positive social, ecological and economic impact. At Plan Zero we believe it is our responsibility to help young people in their learning processes so that they understand the world around them and have the opportunity to develop social and environmental awareness that will lead us towards a better future.

For this reason, our educational itineraries are closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. These goals are reflected in the motivation letters sent to international schools and are increasingly important in the admission of students.

At Plan Zero we help bring together the passion of our young people with social and environmental impact through current challenges to create a generation of #changemakers

Travelling is, in itself, transformative. Everything about the experience changes people. It is the best medicine against racism and intolerance. It helps get to know different societies and cultures better. It is a practical learning of social skills. It promotes independence, decision-making, relationships with other people… In short, it is a tool to create a generation of young people who are aware and sustainable. Will you join the Change Makers generation?

We are committed to offsetting the carbon footprint of all the flights we travel on. We know that transport has a very significant role to play in sustainable development. By burning fuel, flights produce greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide (CO2), which contribute to global warming when released into the atmosphere. That is why we are working on this commitment to reduce the impact.

We know that this is not always possible, but when it is, we are committed to promoting more sustainable alternatives to air travel, such as the train. We are also committed to promoting more efficient means of transport transport while abroad by providing information on the different options available and their environmental impact, such as the different public transport systems, second-hand bicycles for hire or purchase, etc.

At Plan Zero we believe in the potential of people. That is why we want to have the best possible team and the best network of partners. To this end, we have defined a code of ethics that defines our values and represents a common agreement to work with respect and responsibility.

At Plan Zero we understand that the actions taken towards equal employment opportunities in our organisation will not in themselves lead to equal opportunities in society, but they will contribute very positively to achieving a change.

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We think global and act local. We are aware that the social, economic and environmental impact can be multiplied by working with local suppliers. Thus, we have a network of local suppliers for the internal needs of the company and we are working on a network of international partners to work with local suppliers in each destination.

We have a sustainable graphic design team that is helping us implement triple bottom line criteria in all our designs, because we want them to be greener, more accessible and more egalitarian. We know that every decision counts and that sustainable design not only has an impact on the environment, but can also have a positive social an economic impact.

Thanks to the sustainable design studio, today we have developed an improvement plan to:

• Incorporate inclusive language and a gender perspective in all our communications.
• Increase our accessibility standards.
• Reduce the use of materials. We have not sent out printed brochures for years.
• Ensure that all our corporate materials are made from recycled paper, long-lasting sustainable materials and printed with vegetable-based inks.

• Our office uses 100% green energy through the company Fenie Energía.
• The company Aguasana, from Baiona (Pontevedra) supplies us with water in returnable glass bottles.
• We have crystal glasses for office use.
• We have reusable thermo cups that we use outside the office and refillable bottles for when we are on the move. And we encourage these ideas among our students.
• We separate and recycle all materials that arrive or are used in the office, with waste separation points on our premises.
• We use a leased printer and try to reduce paper usage as much as possible.
• If absolutely necessary, we use 100% recycled paper.

Our improvement plan includes:

• Reduce our partner’s use of paper through digitalisation processes. For example, forms and documentation necessary for course management.
• Improve the energy efficiency of our offices and heating appliances.