We are committed to support projects that protect the environment, uplift communities, and celebrate local culture. Through regenerative travel, we aim to leave a positive impact wherever we go.
We are part of this change. By forging alliances with those who share our values, we will lead the way in responsible and meaningful travel.
Travel with a Positive Impact
At Onesixth Expeditions, we seized the opportunity to build a business rooted in core values that will guide us for years to come. Our mission is to create a positive impact on local communities, protect wildlife, and contribute to a healthier planet.
Every program we offer is designed with triple impact policies and aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, our partnership with One Percent for the Planet reflects our commitment to donate at least 1% of our profits to a local Argentine organization dedicated to conserving biological, ecological, and cultural diversity.
B Corp
Argentine Odyssey parent company Onesixth Expeditions was founded with a strong commitment to sustainability, aligning from the start with the principles of B Corp. Although our certification came later due to B Corp's operational requirements, our dedication to positive environmental and social impact has been unwavering from day one.
In 2023, B Lab, the US-based nonprofit, audited our practices and awarded us an impressive score of 93.4, well above the 80-point threshold for certification. This recognition underscores our proactive approach and deep commitment to sustainability, validating our efforts to make a meaningful difference.
Our Commitment to 1% for the Planet
We are honored to participate in the global 1% for the Planet initiative, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. By pledging 1% of our annual profits, we support conservation efforts that directly enhance biodiversity, ecology, and cultural preservation. This partnership not only allows us to offer memorable experiences to our travelers but also ensures the protection and sustainability of the beautiful destinations we visit.
In our inaugural year of profitability, we formed a partnership with the ProyectoSub Foundation, an organization devoted to enhancing ocean culture. This nonprofit endeavors to explore, document, and research marine environments to highlight their biological diversity and underline their ecological, economic, and social significance. The foundation tackles pressing issues like marine biodiversity shifts, plastic pollution, invasive species, climate change, and resource overexploitation. Its mission is to foster environmental awareness and action through its support of scientific research, educational programs, citizen science projects, and creative endeavors that advocate for the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Carbon Neutral Company: Road to Zero
At the core of our environmental management efforts is our commitment to combating climate change and minimizing the carbon footprint from our operations. From the inception of Onesixth, we have dedicated ourselves to accurately measuring and effectively offsetting the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by our company's activities.
How We Achieve Carbon Neutrality:
/ Measure: At Argentine Odyssey, we meticulously track and offset the primary sources of emissions associated with our operations. This includes emissions from both international and domestic flights, as well as those from ground service operations. Additionally, we monitor emissions from office utilities such as electricity, natural gas, water, vehicles, waste management, and paper usage.
/ Reduce: Our commitment to the planet is unwavering. We approach our travel services and office operations with sustainability in mind. To reduce our environmental impact, we encourage the use of reusable water bottles and, where necessary, substitute single-use plastic bottles with recyclable water cans, which boast a 98% recycling rate. We continuously implement sustainable practices and technologies, such as energy-efficient upgrades, adopting renewable energy sources when feasible, and refining our processes to decrease resource consumption. Moreover, we actively promote environmental consciousness among our employees, clients, and partners to foster a collective commitment to sustainability.
/ Offset: Acknowledging that some emissions are inevitable, we engage in robust offset strategies to achieve carbon neutrality. After determining our total carbon footprint, we compensate for it through certified carbon offset programs. Our goal is to enhance our sustainability practices continually and collaborate with essential partners to evolve towards a more sustainable business model. We maintain transparency and accountability in our efforts, ensuring regular updates and detailed reporting on our carbon neutrality progress.
/ Report: The 2022-2023 Sustainability Report aligns with the 2021 Universal Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and highlights our contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).