Sustainability and Ethical Travel Policy

Robert Jakubec
Jim Johnston
Drew Lombardi
Hazel White

120K+

Our community of explorer continues to grow, with thousands choosing.

We believe tourism should leave places better than we found them — for the environment, for communities, and for the cultures that make extraordinary.

Nature Regeneration

Giving more than we take

Through our partnership with Trees4Trees since 2025, Kekayon Journeys is committed to restoring ecosystems and supporting local communities through meaningful reforestation efforts.

REFORESTATION

10 Trees Planted for Every Traveller

Through our trees4trees partnership, every Kekayon Journey contributes to active reforestation across Central Java dan Yogyakarta - restoring ecosystems and supporting farming families in the process.

1.150 ++

Trees planted since joining in 2025

5

Planting sites across Java & Yogyakarta

28

Local families supported through planting

~227

Co2 Captured (tonne)

Through our partnership with Trees4Trees since 2025, Kekayon Journeys is committed to restoring ecosystems and supporting local communities through meaningful reforestation efforts.

Sustainability Framework

GEES: Four pillars of responsible tourism

Everything we do is guided by the GEES framework — a commitment to Governance, Environment, Equality, and Social impact across all our operations and travel experiences.

Governance

Integrity in every decision

Ethical business practices Transparent operations Anti-corruption standards Responsible supply chains with local partners

Environment

Protecting indonesia's nature

Wildlife-friendly tourism Conservation support Zero single-use plastics on tours Leave No Trace principles at every destination.

Equality

Inclusive opportunity for all

Championing women in tourism leadership Supporting accessibility Ensuring fair threatment across our organization and partnerships

Social Impact

Community-first travel

Prioritizing local guides, Locally owned businesses, cultural heritage preservation, and community-based projects at every destination.

How We Operate

Sustainability Starts in Our Own Backyard

From our office to every tour we run, responsible practices are built in to daily routines - not just our marketing.

Waste Reduction

  • Digital-first administration
  • No single-use plastics in office
  • Reusable Bottle Refilling Over Single-Use Plastic Bottled
  • Splitting the organic and inorganic waste

Energy & Water

  • LED lighting throughout office
  • Switch projector to LCD Displays
  • Eco-Flush System in Restroom
  • Routine Water Leakage Inspection
  • Use Inverter AC for more energy-efficient

Transport & Tours

  • Optimized tour routes to cut fuel
  • Employees are encouraged to commute using the lowest-emission vehicle

Wildlife & Partners

  • No zoos, captive shows, or animal rides
  • Support Conservation of Wild Edible Plant Program

Regenerative Travel

Going Beyond Minimizing Harm

From our office to every tour we run, responsible practices are built in to daily routines - not just our marketing.

Environment - Kekayon Forest Initiative
Environment

Kekayon Forest Initiative

Partnering with local NGOs and communities for native tree planting, forest restoration, and optional traveler participation in reforestation activities across Java, Sumatra, and Bali.

Equality - Women in Tourism
Equality

Women in Tourism

Supporting training for women guides, promoting women-led experiences, and partnering with local tourism schools to expand leadership roles and economic opportunities for women.

Social & Culture - Living Culture Program
Social & Culture

Living Culture Program

Working with local artists, dancers, and craftspeople to support authentic cultural experiences — preserving traditional knowledge while providing economic support to cultural practitioners.

Education - Community Learning & Youth
Education

Community Learning & Youth

Supporting education for children, exposing youth to tourism careers, and running training workshops to build the next generation of responsible, locally-rooted tourism leaders.

GEES at Glance

Flagship Project by Pillar

Each GEES pillar is anchored by a concrete initiative with real-world impact.

Governance

Governance

Ethical partnership & responsible supply chain.
Focus: Transparency, fair contracts, local sourcing.

Environment

Environment

Kekayon forest initiative
Focus: Reforestation, native species, habitat restoration.

Equality

Equality

Ethical Women in tourism initiative.
Focus: Female leadership, guiding, hospitality

Social

Social

Living culture program
Focus: Heritage, traditional arts, cultural preservation

Community

Community

Community learning & youth program
Focus: Education, skill-building, youth development

Governance
Environment
Equality
Social

OUR PARTNERS

1 Traveler. 10 Trees. Big Impact.