General Principles
- To integrate the five Leading Principles in our Sustainability Policy into all our business decisions; Sustainable Choices Considered, Impact Minimized, Quality Assured, Health & Safety First and Culture.
- To comply with, and exceed where practicable, all applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice in Norway and our field of business.
- To ensure that all team members are fully aware of our general internal principles and our external Sustainability Policy and are committed to implementing and continually improving it.
- To review, annually report, and to continually strive to improve our sustainability performance.
Travel
- Sustainable Travel Options for Guests: Highlight and propose sustainable travel options for our guests where possible.
- Reduced Team Travel: Avoid physically travelling when digital meetings are possible and practical. Plan both the timing and agendas of meetings to avoid multiple trips.
- Reduce the need for our team members to travel by supporting alternative working arrangements, including home & cabin working, as well as providing a centrally located office space which encourages walking, cycling and use of public transportation to and from work.
- Use an emissions recording form for Up Norway’s business travel to monitor our impact.
We facilitate carbon emission offsets through our partner Chooose.
Waste policy
We have chosen a professionally managed office space where the following is facilitated for us, while we can focus on creating best-ever experiences:
- Reduce the energy consumption of office equipment by purchasing energy-efficient equipment and good housekeeping.
- Green energy from water power is used in the office space.
- Arrange for the reuse or recycling of office waste, including paper, computer supplies and redundant equipment. All waste at the office is recycled (paper, plastic, general waste and organic waste).
- Reuse furniture when relocating to new office spaces.
- Purchase fair-trade and/or organic beverages and lunch meals Ensure a vegetarian/vegan alternative at lunch.
- We rarely print or work with paper, but when we do we minimize use of paper and other office consumables, for example by having the print standards set to default on double-sided print, and limiting access to printing to one employee to avoid unnecessary printing. Paper is FSC labelled.
- Equip employees with reusable Norway-produced durable water bottles/coffee thermos to reduce single-use cups and plastic bottles.
- We have an agreement with Amundsen Sports, Dale of Norway and Db Journey and several of our partners for our guests to receive a discount on sustainable clothing or rent clothing.
Communication
- We make our guests aware of our sustainability practices through our Impact Page and we communicate responsible considerations in our travel planning to our guests.
- In our digital proposals & itineraries, we inform guests about the social and cultural importance of local food, drink, indigenous peoples’ rights and history, respecting the natural environment and historic landmarks.
Employee Rights
- Employee contracts include information regarding overtime.
- Up Norway team members have travel insurance as part of their remuneration, and accident insurance is compulsory for all companies in Norway.
- The company offsets a monthly percentage of each team member’s salary for pension savings.
- The employee and the company have a mutual notice of resignation. Employees have the right to paid leave of absence regulated by the Norwegian Government.
Purchasing Policy
As a company, we rarely buy physical goods. When we do, we always focus on buying high quality products for durable use and reuse within the organization.
Monitoring & Motivation
Up Norway is proud to be B Corp Certified, a recognition of our long-term sustainability efforts and our corporate social responsibility leadership. As a B Corp in the travel industry, we're counted among businesses that together are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. The certification ensures that as a part of the B Corp community, we are meeting the high standards set by certification schemes.
Employee Health Creation Scheme: Through an employee program, Up Norway team members receive points for sound principles such as 8 hours of sleep, regular exercise and use of public transportation, walk or cycle to and from work and work-related events. Monthly, the highest scorer is awarded quarterly.
Travelling with Up Norway
Our local expertise, sustainable approach, digital itineraries and passion for Norway provide a journey like no other. By delivering a new era of experiences we provide travellers with a desired escape from everyday life.
We have built a system for understanding what each of our travellers wants. We use technology to enhance our personalised service, not to replace it. We save you from frustrating internet searches and travel logistics.
Learn more about how it works here.
Travel Curators are basically experts in selecting and pulling together experiences into a seamless journey that suits you (just like an art curator who curates various artworks into one collection or show). This means that we have control of all the details and you do not have to worry about a thing. We connect you to the best professional insiders and the best places, fix the best tables in the restaurants, provide upgrades, and make sure you have what you need along the way.
Exceptional people run the hotels, restaurants, activities and other businesses you will encounter on your travels with us. More than just managers, they are also fantastic hosts who can fill you with stories about local history, food and landscape. Read more about our partners here.
Our travel curators are experts in selecting and pulling together experiences into a seamless journey that suits you and your preferences perfectly. Just as an architect would charge for their initial designs, we charge an advance fee of minimum NOK 3500 to tailor the perfect journey for you. Further information about our pricing can be seen here. Read more about our value chain here.
Immerse yourself in the Grandeur of the Northern Lights
To spark your inspiration, these itineraries describe journeys where the northern lights are often part of the highlights.
Book a journey as is or ask us to tailor it to your preference.