
Ethical Mission Statement
At Las Terrazas Resort, we recognize that sustainable and responsible tourism is a desirable activity of economic benefit to local communities and of personal benefit to the individual. We believe that every enterprise has an obligation to protect the environment and to offer something of tangible benefit to the community. We have taken a formal approach to ensure that good environmental practices are identified and monitored. Las Terrazas is committed to the highest level of environmental management.
Incorporating it into every aspect of its operations, we take a holistic view of our business and are guided by the following principles of sustainability:
Enjoyment
The promotion of guest enjoyment of the country should primarily be aimed at those activities which draw
on the character of the country itself, its beauty, culture, history and flora and fauna. We actively support the care and conservation of the surroundings and encourage all visitors to enjoy the natural beauty in an environmentally friendly manner.
Conservation and Waste Management
Las Terrazas Resort preserves its natural surroundings in order to maintain the habitat of native flora and fauna. Wherever possible we try and improve. We promote an active policy of waste management. We minimize, re-use and recycle waste and use recycled items wherever possible. We dispose of all our waste through safe and responsible methods. We seek to minimize the risk of damage to the environment and to the health and safety of our staff and customers by using environmentally friendly products and safe procedures.
Rural Economy
At Las Terrazas Resort, we favor homegrown produce and use only local, seasonal produce when available. We seek to provide secure, stable and meaningful employment for people in our community.
Resource Management
We provide excellent service and a good quality product without compromising the comfort of our guests. We seek to reduce consumption of energy and natural resources as far as possible by careful housekeeping and implementation of best management practices.
Education
Education is a key element of our sense of responsibility. The Resort is used as an arena for raising the awareness of staff, suppliers and guests on a wide range of crucial environmental and social issues. We strive to increase understanding of the inter-dependency between tourism and our environment and to encourage people to be responsible and accountable for their actions.
Assessment of Operations
The management of Las Terrazas Resort assumes responsibility for the environmental impact of its operations. In addition to complying with the applicable laws and regulations, we undergo periodic internal assessments which help us not only to monitor our operations but to identify areas for further improvement. We believe in ethical business practices and see our enterprise as a force for social change.