Carbon Disclosure & Offsetting Policy

Document Code: LC-CO-14
Version: V1.0
Effective Date: 15/11/2025
Approved By: Managing Director

1. Policy Purpose

Lux Crafter is committed to transparent disclosure and responsible management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its travel operations. This policy establishes a structured framework for estimating, communicating, and mitigating carbon emissions, enabling clients and partners to make informed travel decisions. All disclosures are based on best-available data, recognised methodologies, and continuous refinement aligned with international sustainability standards.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• All inbound travel itineraries and travel products offered by Lux Crafter

• Communication with clients and international partner agencies on carbon impact

• Internal carbon measurement, reporting, and offset management processes

3. Core Principles

Transparency:
Where feasible and reliable data exists, Lux Crafter provides indicative carbon emission estimates within proposals, itineraries, and partner communications. Emission figures are derived from supplier data, industry-standard databases, and internal calculation models, with clarity on assumptions and limitations.

Carbon Offsetting:
Lux Crafter offsets its operational emissions through long-term nature-based solutions. The company maintains a 1.75-acre agroforestry project comprising 368 organically cultivated trees (including Neem, Teak, Mahogany, Rosewood, and Sandalwood), currently sequestering an estimated 9–10 tonnes of CO₂ annually. Additionally, Lux Crafter operates 30 acres of farmland under organic and IPM practices, contributing indirectly to ecological balance and soil carbon health.
Future offset strategies may include certified carbon credits and verified community-based environmental projects as operational scale increases.

Continuous Improvement:
Carbon accounting processes are reviewed annually, incorporating updated emission factors, improved supplier data, and evolving international methodologies. Clients are progressively informed of emission implications across transport modes, accommodation categories, excursions, and dining options.

4. Carbon Measurement & Reporting

Lux Crafter measures emissions associated with:

• Transportation (air travel, local transfers, rentals)

• Accommodation energy consumption (per room-night category)

• Activities and excursions

• Food-related emissions (where measurable)

• Corporate operational emissions

Carbon estimates utilise internal calculation models, supplier sustainability disclosures, and recognised industry databases. Reporting may be presented per itinerary, per traveller, or by travel component, supported by clear indicators such as CO₂e per trip, relative impact scales, or comparative travel options.

5. Governance & Responsibilities

• Sustainability Coordinator: Carbon tracking, sequestration reporting, and offset monitoring

• Operations Team: Disclosure integration within client-facing documents

• Management: Policy oversight and approval of offset investments

This policy aligns with Travelife guidelines, the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3), and ISO 14064 principles. No external carbon-neutral claims are made without third-party verification.

6. Review & Updates

The policy is reviewed annually to ensure accuracy, regulatory alignment, and relevance, with updates approved by senior management and communicated internally and externally where applicable.

For detailed policy guidance, clarification, or implementation support, please contact:
Vijay Karen
Managing Director
📧 md@luxcrafter.in