Sal Salis

Our Sustainability Framework

• Emissions & Key Environmental Issues

  What is your company doing to reduce your emissions or combat key environmental issues (e.g. waste (packaging, end of life product strategy or recycling), biodiversity, land use, water, chemical use, energy use, and natural resource use etc.)?

  All the waste generated by the camp is carefully transported back to the Exmouth waste depot. Where possible chemical containers are all reused. Used bottles and cans are separated at camp and returned to the Exmouth recycle depot. Almost 100% of the camp’s power is generated by the sun through an array of solar panels to ensure a predominantly clean source of energy and preserve the peace and quiet of this pristine area. In keeping with best practice eco sustainability, our landlords (The Department of Parks and Wildlife) requirements and our own sustainable policies, each tent is allocated 20 litres of water per person, per day. Restricting fresh water run-off not only reduces the likelihood of weed growth but protects the Ningaloo Reef, as ultimately the shower water will percolate through the soil, adding fresh water to our shoreline and to the Reef. Under normal circumstances and with judicious use, 20 litres of water should be ample for daily needs. We have a 3-minute shower time policy, and recommend a swim in the ocean as the best way to freshen up in the morning.

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• Materials

  How are the products your company offers made from environmentally friendly materials (e.g. recycled, organic materials)?

  The camp was built with a minimal impact on the environment i.e. the rooms and the main lodge facility are constructed above ground level to protect the fauna and flora. Boardwalks also prevent unnecessary soil erosion and all guests are reminded to keep to the designated foot-paths while walking around the camp. The colour of the tents and the lodge ensures that the camp blends in naturally with the surrounding landscape. Soaps for guests are produced locally, are chemical free and incorporate native herbs. We supply organic shampoos and conditioners for guests staying at Sal Salis and we urge guests to refrain from using non-eco bathroom products during their stay. Individual solar lanterns provide a safe lighting feature along the pathways to guide guests back to their tents at night. The linen is supplied by EcoDownUnder, which is organic cotton and chemical free. All laundry is transported back to Exmouth for processing. Our sheets are a sand colour and are not bleached to maintain pure whiteness. Their composition means that we can hang dry and eliminate the need for ironing.

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• Service Offering

  How are the service/s you offer environmentally friendly?

  Sal Salis operates under a lease agreement with the Department of Parks and Wildlife in Western Australia, in what is a role model partnership between National Parks and private sector tourism with the aim of conserving the region’s natural environment through educational and environmentally sound tourism operations. In addition to the park entrance fees, 5% of the business’s turnover goes to the Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service to assist in conservation work directly in the Cape Range National Park. Sal Salis has strict principles of minimal impact and sustainability and is audited through Eco Tourism Australia and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions (DBCA) to ensure a high standard is met.

• Supply Chain

  Do you partner with ethical factories that meet international labor standards? What processes have you implemented to make your supply chain more sustainable?

  Wherever possible we make use of products that are local to the Exmouth Region and Western Australia.

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• Community Initiatives

  How does your company give back to the community (e.g. financial donations, volunteering, partnerships etc.)?

  Sal Salis places great importance on maintaining a strong relationship with the local community. Activities to promote this include: • Sponsoring the local sports association and footy club with an annual renewal • Local suppliers are used wherever possible – fuel, water, dry-cleaning, consumables, trades • Keeping connected with key stakeholders in the region: - DBCA and the Parks and Wildlife Service - Tour operators – whale shark and humpback swim operators - Exmouth Visitors Centre - Australia’s Coral Coast (Regional Tourism Organisation) - Eco product suppliers.

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

  How has your company made a commitment to achieve and maintain inclusion & diversity (e.g. Gender / Race / Ethnicity / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Religion / Disability / Age)?

  At Journey Beyond and Sal Salis, one of our company values is Respect. Our team are asked to demonstrate this value in their behavior and contribution to “Foster diversity and inclusion.” In 2022 we launched our new RESPECT Values system, undertaking training of our national team on diversity, inclusion and respecting and celebrating our diverse team. We will build on these activities through our formal Diversity and Inclusion project commencing 2023, the purpose of which is to review and enhance our equitable recruitment practices, pay equity, career opportunities and promotion, thereby demonstrating parity of opportunity, fostering a culture of inclusion and improving the diversity of our team.

• Circular Models