1. Environment
   • Strengthen the conservation effort on the places visited and support conservation programs and organizations working to preserve the environment.
   • Use natural resources such as water and energy efficiently.
   • Practice recycling and the proper disposal of waste products to minimize their negative impact on the environment.
   • Support suppliers including hotels and restaurants who respect the environment.
   • Keep to the designated roads and trails.
   • Keep noise level low near wildlife habitat. Switch off engines or use electric motors.
   • No smoking by guides while near wildlife.
2. Education
   • Raise environmental awareness among consumers and suppliers.
   • Educate the local community, guides, managers and tourists on the environment management policies of our company.
   • Support ecotourism education and training for guides.
   • Employ guides who are well versed in local cultures and the environment.
   • Give clients verbal and written materials on natural and cultural history on the places visited.
   • Encourage clients to buy locally made goods to benefit local community and not to buy goods made from endangered plants or animals.
   • Comply with the rules of the Parks.
3. Cultures
   • Respect the cultures of the local places.
   • Give priority to local people in employment opportunities and contracts whenever possible.
   • Ensure both the host and guests benefit from the experience and transaction.
4. Safety
   • Do not compromise on safety standards.
   • Ensure equipment and vehicles are regularly checked and maintained.
   • Where certain tours involve an element of risk we provide guests with written information and the company policies with regards to liability.
   • Ensure insurance policy has not expired.
5. Promotion
   • Do not misrepresent in advertising. Provide accurate information and interpretation.
     -Network with other stakeholders, suppliers and end users to encourage them to adopt and support companies who practice an environmental code of practice.

Prepared by Albert Teo
Managing Director / Borneo Eco Tours
1^st January 1999

Updated Jason Kerschner
Manager Sukau Ecotourism Research Development Centre (SERDC)
20^th December 2005