{"id":4714,"date":"2025-03-26T17:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T21:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expeditionsnouvellevague.com\/why-new-wave-expeditions\/notre-engagement\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:15:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:15:55","slug":"our-commitment-coop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/expeditionsnouvellevague.com\/en\/why-new-wave-expeditions\/our-commitment-coop\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sustainable and Local Rafting: The Commitment of the Exp\u00e9ditions Nouvelle Vague Cooperative<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Exp\u00e9ditions Nouvelle Vague<\/strong> is much more than a rafting company \u2014 it is a worker cooperative<\/a><\/strong><\/span> united by strong values of democracy, sharing, and innovation. Taken over by its employees, our cooperative represents a living and inspiring model of sustainable development, where adventure goes hand in hand with commitment.<\/p>

We believe in responsible recreational tourism, in harmony with our land and our community. Through participatory management and an eco-conscious approach, we ensure the long-term sustainability of our activities while preserving the valley\u2019s natural treasures. Every decision is made collectively, ensuring a balance between economic viability, social impact, and environmental respect.<\/p>

Proud of our cooperative model, we are building a future together where excellence, passion, and harmony guide our growth and our whitewater experiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Commitment to Local Employment and Cooperative Governance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Coop ENV aligns with the Government of Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s 2020\u20132025 Action Plan for Responsible and Sustainable Tourism by integrating innovative and sustainable practices into all its operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After 16 years of existence<\/strong>, Exp\u00e9ditions Nouvelle Vague was taken over by its employees under a cooperative model, ensuring the long-term sustainability of 16 full-time jobs<\/strong>.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 A successful collective buyout<\/strong> made possible thanks to the investment of numerous financial partners, ensuring the company\u2019s stability and the development of new skills.
\ud83d\udd39 Participatory and democratic governance<\/strong>, where each cooperative member contributes to strategic decisions.
\ud83d\udd39 An elected board of directors<\/strong>, responsible for ensuring the sustainability and personal growth of the members.
\ud83d\udd39 Training and advancement opportunities<\/strong>, enabling young workers to quickly access management roles.
\ud83d\udd39 A fair and motivating work environment<\/strong> that preserves the company\u2019s know-how and vision, while ensuring an equitable distribution of profits among employees.<\/p>

A heartfelt thank you to all our financial partners for their support and trust!
Caisse solidaire<\/a>, IQ<\/a>, Fiducie du Chantier<\/a>, RISQ<\/a>, MRC<\/a>, and R\u00e9seau COOP<\/a><\/p>

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Commitment to Responsible and Sustainable Tourism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Aware of the environmental impact of adventure tourism, Coop ENV has implemented several initiatives to reduce its ecological footprint:<\/strong><\/p>