The Atrebor Group was founded in 2004 under the direction of Roberta Garzaroli, a fifteen year veteran of the public relations industry and a successful hotelier. The New York based public relations, marketing communications and promotions firm specializes in travel, hospitality, leisure and culinary accounts. “At Chukka, we are very serious about our environmental responsibilities,” says Mark Hylton, the company’s General Manager. “The Green Globe Certified status is a confirmation of our development over the years as a team of dedicated, environmentally aware professionals, committed to providing quality adventure tours and services. We operate within a system which nurtures and enhances the environment for our guests and for the surrounding communities. Maintaining an environmental balance is of critical importance for the
At Chukka Caribbean Adventures, the commitment to the community is at its
highest level, with 88% of the members of the Chukka team residing within a
20-kilometer radius. The company draws upon the surrounding communities
for its staffing. Additionally, Chukka purchases local produce
exclusively, wherever possible and the operator adopts and maintains community
shops as refreshment stops for its tours.
Energy-saving methods are de
rigueur at Chukka and the utility equipment is constantly monitored for
efficiency. Waste is separated and recycled, with an eye on limiting
harmful elements in landfill, and Chukka vehicles are serviced regularly to
keep fuel consumption and emissions in check. Most importantly, Chukka
has ongoing educational programs for its team and the company is conscientious
about raising the awareness level of its environmental mission among its
guests.
Green Globe provides a benchmarking and certification system that responds
directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including the
greenhouse effect, overuse of freshwater resources, destruction of
biodiversity, production of solid and biological waste and social
issues.
As a Green Globe Program participant, Chukka Caribbean Adventures
had to successfully outperform set regional standards in a number of key areas,
over a period of over two years. The final process, to attain the highest
level of achievement, included a rigorous on-site assessment conducted by an
independent auditor. Having met all the requirements of the testing
process, Chukka Caribbean Adventures earned its designation as a Green Globe
Certified tour operator.
Founded in 1983, Chukka Caribbean Adventures is now the number one land-based
nature adventure tour provider in the region, offering thirty-two tours in
Chukka
For additional information or to reserve a Chukka Caribbean Adventures tour log
on to www.chukkacaribbean.com.