In addition to the recommendations and guidelines, IPGA advocates the following standards of environmental conduct:
- flight sharing to minimise aircraft emissions
- return and responsible disposal of all food, packaging and other generated waste
- responsible use of fuels
- prevention of the introduction of species and diseases to flora and fauna by ensuring that clothing and equipment taken into sensitive polar environments is thoroughly cleaned
- restricted use of vehicles, aircraft and heavy foot traffic in sensitive areas
- minimising contact with and disturbance of wildlife
- respect of local and native communities
- burial of urine and faeces
- apply for and abide by the environmental impact permit issued by the relevant governmental authority
- where expeditions are covered by a logistics operators permit, the guide and clients must abide by the protocols of that operator/permit
- help preserve the perception of wilderness and isolation for other users of common routes by reducing the visual impact of your expedition on the environment:
- dismantle snow walls
- collect rubbish and waste food
- cover stains on the snow
- bury or remove human waste