Protect the Earth

As “Protect the Earth” is in our name, we frequently reflect on our environmental impact. From an ecological, social, and cultural perspective, we aim to be a “for-impact” organization rather than simply “neutral.” While we certainly don’t have all the answers, we do run an environmentally conscious organization with a three-part approach to environmental protection. While we realize that our ecological footprint is inevitable, we believe we can minimize this impact by making smart choices in our daily actions. Additionally, we take steps to educate others about environmental conservation and fund projects that we believe help protect natural resources in the areas where we offer tours.

How do we do this?

Conscientious Choices - We assess each tour and our organization as a whole and take action to minimize our environmental impact. Although we offer a range of tours to meet the varying comfort needs of our participants, all tours are designed to offer participants greener options than they may have had with another tour company. We like bikes much better than cars. We ride buses instead of flying. We use fans in the office rather than A/C. During a PEPY tour, we expose participants to changes they too can make to conserve resources and offer the opportunity to learn more about responsible travel. It’s simple: the less we harm, the less we have to fix.

Investing in the Future - Supporting environmental education, both financially and through our tours, is part of the fabric of our organization. PEPY delivers funds and support to environmental and education programs throughout Cambodia. Working in cooperation with partner non-profit organizations, PEPY Tours sponsors environmental lessons to schools across the country. PEPY also raises funds for sustainable development programs such as Resource Development International Cambodia’s rainwater collection and water quality education programs. We invest in Cambodia’s youth in hopes that when Cambodia’s next generation begins to populate the government, they will make decisions that protect the local environment.