Climate Change Data

Blue Oyster Hotel

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reached the 3rd and highest certification level of the Responsible Tourism Tanzania Participation Programme.
  • Reduced plastic items.
  • Implemented waste management and recycling practices.
  • Implemented water conservation initiatives (solar water heating, leak maintenance, grey water/rainwater system).

Social Achievements

  • Low employee turnover rates.
  • Active recruitment of local community members.
  • Fair wage practices, exceeding minimum wage requirements.
  • Employee training and development opportunities.
  • Support for local community members through donations and assistance.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Supply Chain Sustainability Code of Conduct.
  • Implemented a Sustainable Food Policy.
  • Established a Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Engage in marine culture conservation projects.
  • Improve laundry and housekeeping efficiency.
  • Increase the use of products from the farm.
  • Solar power project research and investigation.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Encourage guests to help locals.
  • Increase use of green and organic products.
  • Improve internal/external communication.
  • Growth and further development of the Blue Oyster Foundation.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve sustainability standards of suppliers.
  • Lower electricity consumption.
  • Lower water consumption.
  • Reduce waste.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts (rising sea levels, biodiversity damage).
  • High employee turnover in the hospitality industry.
  • Waste management challenges in Jambiani.
  • Water supply issues in Jambiani.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Integrating climate change issues into business strategy, reducing emissions, promoting responsible travel.
  • Employee motivation, incentives, and career development opportunities.
  • Clean-up activities, waste separation, and education on waste management.
  • Collaboration with the community to improve water supply, implementing water conservation measures.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing guidelines.
  • Supply Chain Sustainability Code of Conduct.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Rising sea levels
  • Damage to biodiversity

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Responsible Tourism Tanzania (RTTZ) Certification

Certifications: Responsible Tourism Tanzania (RTTZ) Certification (Level 3)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

The hotel's initiatives contribute to these goals through water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity protection.