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In the presence of royalty on International Mountains Day 2023
Inno writes about the 2023 International Mountains Day.
Of Tourism and Green Investment
Being a social enterprise, like Orbis DMC is not easy as one must strike a balance between running a profitable business and yet put the interest of people and the planet ahead of profit. If you tip the scale heavily in one way, the business ends abruptly. Orbis has balanced the two since 2008 and we are proud of what we have made of it. We have made so many mistakes, learnt from them and improved our approach.
These lessons led to the creation of The Orbis Foundation; a non-profit set up to manage our sustainability. Through the foundation, we created the Payment for EcoSystems (PES) Fund where 1.5% of our revenue goes to help manage and offset our carbon footprint.
Dorothy Takes on Mount Mulanje
Apart from being a way to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life, hiking is also an unparalleled approach to discover the outdoors, marvel at breath-taking landscapes, inhale pure air, and exercise