Environment and sustainability

Our sustainability principles

“Best Arctic Group is in the business of promoting and sharing local nature, culture, and people to customers worldwide. We provide reliable transportation across the country coupled with reputable customer-centric service. We acknowledge that our activities impact the climate in a negative way.

For us, sustainability is not about disclaiming complicated and glorified information and developing fancy innovations. It is about creating long-term profitability and reducing risk. The road map to a truly sustainable business, both in terms of impact and profitability, starts with the transitioning period. This is where we are at this point. Of course, our mission is to excel to net zero and nature positive, however this is a long-term project, and we will start by working with our current assets and competence.”

TROND ARNE KONGSLI, Chief Executive Officer

Trond-Arne Kongsli, CEO of Best Arctic

Check our sustainability report 2025 here

Environment policy

1

Our primary focus

Greenhouse gas emissions from our vehicles represent our most significant environmental impact and will be our primary focus moving forward

2

Our activities

All of our activities are assessed to be relatively low-impact and pose minimal threat to vulnerable animal and bird species in the areas where we operate

3

Animal welfare

Animal welfare remains a priority, particularly concerning dogs, whales, and reindeer.

4

Sustainable growth

It is essential that our growth and tourism activities do not compromise the integrity of local communities

5

Shaping the culture

Our biggest challenge ahead is preparing the organization, shaping the culture and building the capacity to change the way we operate.

6

Continuous improvement

We shall continuously seek to maintain and improve our environmental work in Best Arctic.

Best Arctic Group

  • All of our employee´s have signed contracts. This is mandatory even if the engagement is temporary. We collaborate with trade unions, and the employee´s salaries are regulated by collective bargain.
  • Our buses should not be older than 5 years. The buses have EURO 6 engines which is the least polluting fossil fuel engine.
  • ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 26001. These certifications structure the work quality, environmental and traffic safety respectively.
  • The company is ECO lighthouse certified. We report on emissions and on waste handling through a designated platform. For HMSE day-to-day work we have implemented the system Plus Office.
  • We rent the infrastructure we use and provide proper waste facilities to avoid pollution. We work with local suppliers to keep value in the region.
  • We support local sports teams and athletes to contribute to our community, local patriotism and public health.
  • Our code of conduct represents how we shall operate and how we expect our partners to conduct their business.

We will keep learning, improving, and taking responsibility for our impact.