Sustainable hotel operations
Published on 02 February 2018
Greece
Kentriki Makedonia
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About this good practice
Sani Resort’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme pursues three strategic objectives with a well-defined set of policies, initiatives and measurable targets.
A.Sustainable Hotel Operations
B.Protection and Enhancement of Local Biodiversity
C.Local Community Support and Human Capital Development
Circular economy practices are relevant to the first and third strategic objective and regard the following:
1.Recycling wastewater to cover the peripheral garden’s irrigation needs: Sani Resort uses recycled water to cover the peripheral garden’s irrigation needs. Waste water is treated in a three stage biological treatment plant. The resort managed to reduce the water consumption over the years (9% decrease between 2014 and 2016).
2.Waste management: The resort implements an integrated recycling program for all waste streams. In total, it managed to recycle almost 49% of waste produced in 2016. In cooperation with recycling companies, it recycles cooking oils, glass, paper, plastics, cans, batteries, electronic equipment, lighting bulbs, toners, candles and coffee capsules.In addition, it started a pilot composting program in 2016.
3.Sustainable procurement: Company community policy is to support local suppliers and local products, as well as to reduce waste and chemical use. Sani evaluates all suppliers on the basis of sustainability criteria focusing on quality, locality, environmental protection and business ethics.
A.Sustainable Hotel Operations
B.Protection and Enhancement of Local Biodiversity
C.Local Community Support and Human Capital Development
Circular economy practices are relevant to the first and third strategic objective and regard the following:
1.Recycling wastewater to cover the peripheral garden’s irrigation needs: Sani Resort uses recycled water to cover the peripheral garden’s irrigation needs. Waste water is treated in a three stage biological treatment plant. The resort managed to reduce the water consumption over the years (9% decrease between 2014 and 2016).
2.Waste management: The resort implements an integrated recycling program for all waste streams. In total, it managed to recycle almost 49% of waste produced in 2016. In cooperation with recycling companies, it recycles cooking oils, glass, paper, plastics, cans, batteries, electronic equipment, lighting bulbs, toners, candles and coffee capsules.In addition, it started a pilot composting program in 2016.
3.Sustainable procurement: Company community policy is to support local suppliers and local products, as well as to reduce waste and chemical use. Sani evaluates all suppliers on the basis of sustainability criteria focusing on quality, locality, environmental protection and business ethics.
Resources needed
No need for extra personnel needed for adopting sustainable tourist operations.
Evidence of success
Reduction of water consumption up to 9% since 2014.
260,000 kg of recycling materials collected during 2016.
48.6% total waste recycling rate in 2017, up from 17% in 2013.
Single used plastic reduction by 54% since 2013.
Training of employee on sustainability (2.5hrs/employee).
Positive impact to the local community.
2400 guests participated in complementary eco guided tours in 2016.
260,000 kg of recycling materials collected during 2016.
48.6% total waste recycling rate in 2017, up from 17% in 2013.
Single used plastic reduction by 54% since 2013.
Training of employee on sustainability (2.5hrs/employee).
Positive impact to the local community.
2400 guests participated in complementary eco guided tours in 2016.
Potential for learning or transfer
Waste management in the tourism sector is critical. National and local governments are introducing more stringent requirements with regards to waste disposal to landfill and recycling, and the hotel industry must respond to these high green standards. However in many destinations waste management is lacking government support and infrastructures.
Sani, without the support of the government has managed to set up a green program with successful results.
Sani, without the support of the government has managed to set up a green program with successful results.
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Organisation
Sani Resort
Greece
Kentriki Makedonia
Contact
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