Kerkyra Blue Hotel & Spa
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:24.45 kWh per guest per night (2023)
Water Consumption:0.52 tons per guest per night (2023)
Waste Generated:17201 kg recycled in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Employee Well-being
- Social Integration
- Human Rights
- Local Community Support
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption per guest/per night by 1.515%
- Reduced water consumption per guest/per night by 0.06%
- Recycled 17201 kg of waste
- 100% LED lighting in rooms
- Blue Flag for 21 consecutive years
Social Achievements
- 38.4% increase in labor force, contributing to the local economy
- Employees from various countries (Albania, Pakistan, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Morocco, Philippines, etc.)
- Provided accommodation for employees not residing permanently on the island
- Equal opportunities and fair treatment in recruitment process
- Annual health and safety seminars for employees
- In-house seminars on 5-star hotel operations and services
Governance Achievements
- ISO 22000:2018 certification
- Travelife Gold award certification
- “GREEK BREAKFAST” certification
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce electrical consumption per guest to 17.80 kWh
- Reduce gas consumption per guest to 4.50 kWh
- Reduce fuel consumption per guest to 0.80 kWh
- Reduce water consumption per guest to 0.30 m3
- Reduce garbage volume through better food management and increase purchase of products with returnable or recycled packaging
- Increase recycled materials
- Reduce chemical consumption by 3%
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing waste generation
- Reducing chemical consumption
Mitigation Strategies
- Training staff on waste segregation and recycling
- Eliminating single-use plastics
- Using reusable glasses and paper straws
- Purchasing products in large packages
- Implementing FIFO method
- Reducing chemical consumption through better management and training
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers for fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, confectionery products, and equipment
- 75% Greek wine labels on the wine list
- Fixed weekly schedule for orders to reduce CO2 emissions from transportation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Travelife Gold
Certifications: ISO 22000:2018, Blue Flag, “GREEK BREAKFAST”
Awards & Recognition
- Traveler’s Choice Award by Trip Advisor
- Ranked 20th All Inclusive Resort in Europe for 2018
- Ranked 9th Top Family Hotel In Greece for 2018