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Folder B. Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts

 GSTC HTO

Maximize Social and Economic Benefits

B Social and Economic Benefits

B Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts.

B1 The organization actively supports initiatives for local infrastructure and social community development including, among others, education, training, health and sanitation.

B2 Local residents are given equal opportunity for employment including in management positions. All employees are equally offered regular training, experience and opportunities for advancement.

B3 Local services and goods are purchased and offered by the organization, following fair-trade principles.

B4 The organization offers the means for local small entrepreneurs to develop and sell sustainable products that are based on the area’s nature, history and culture (including food and beverages, crafts, performance arts, agricultural products, etc.).

B5 A documented code of conduct for activities in indigenous and local communities has been developed and implemented with the collaboration and consent of the affected community.

B6 The organization has implemented a policy against commercial, sexual or any other form of exploitation and harassment, particularly of children, adolescents, women and minorities.

B7 The organization offers equal employment opportunities to women, local minorities and others, including in management positions, while restraining child labor.

B8 The international or national legal protection of employees is respected, and employees are paid at least a living wage.

B9 The activities of the organization do not jeopardize the provision of basic services, such as food, water, energy, healthcare or sanitation, to neighboring communities.

B10 Tourism activity does not adversely affect local access to livelihoods, including land and aquatic resource use, rights-of-way, transport and housing.