Sustainability & Positive Impact
Our Commitment
The Stay Edit is committed to responsible tourism practices that support South Australia’s visitor economy, local communities and environment. As a digital-first tourism media business, we recognise our responsibility to minimise environmental impact while helping travellers discover exceptional stays and experiences across the state.
Sustainable Tourism Accreditation
The Stay Edit is proudly Sustainable Tourism Accredited through the Quality Tourism Framework, accredited in April 2026. This recognises our commitment to responsible business practices and continuous improvement.
Sustainability & Emissions Reduction Plan
The Stay Edit has developed a Sustainability & Emissions Reduction Plan outlining our current practices, past actions and future commitments to reducing environmental impact as the business grows.
The plan includes actions across digital operations, paperless workflows, travel planning, emissions monitoring, operator onboarding and responsible tourism promotion.
[Download The Stay Edit Sustainability & Emissions Reduction Plan 2026]
Environmental Management
As a digital-first business, The Stay Edit maintains a low environmental footprint through:
- Operating as a primarily paperless business
- Delivering communication, documentation and transactions digitally
- Minimising unnecessary printing and physical resources
- Using cloud-based digital systems to streamline operations and reduce waste
Energy Efficiency
The Stay Edit supports energy-efficient operations by:
- Using cloud-based platforms for business operations
- Conducting the majority of business activities remotely and online
- Minimising unnecessary device usage and physical resource consumption
- Planning travel and content creation efficiently
Waste Reduction
The Stay Edit operates as a low-waste business through:
- Paperless workflows across business operations
- Digital-first client communication and reporting
- Reducing printed marketing materials in favour of digital alternatives
- Recycling office-related waste where applicable
Supporting Responsible Tourism
Beyond our own operations, The Stay Edit contributes to responsible tourism across South Australia by:
- Promoting regional destinations and experiences beyond major tourism hubs
- Supporting small and independently owned boutique tourism businesses
- Encouraging direct engagement between travellers and operators
- Applying curation standards that prioritise quality, guest experience and responsible business practices
- Helping drive tourism visitation and spend into regional South Australian communities
Economic & Community Impact
The Stay Edit supports South Australia’s visitor economy by:
- Generating measurable visibility, referral traffic and booking interest for independent operators
- Collaborating with destination organisations including Destination Riverland
- Promoting regional tourism experiences that contribute to local economic activity
- Providing an alternative discovery channel that helps operators build direct audience connection
Continuous Improvement
As The Stay Edit grows, we are committed to reviewing and strengthening our sustainability initiatives, improving operational efficiency and supporting responsible tourism outcomes across South Australia and nationally.