Climate Change Data

Sani/Ikos Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6.2 kg CO2e/guest night (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:2951 tonnes CO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:270 tonnes CO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts)
Total Energy Consumption:35,596 MWh/year (2021)
Water Consumption:0.8 m3/guest (2021)
Waste Generated:1745 tons/year (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Biodiversity
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Community Development
  • Employee Well-being
  • Data Privacy
  • Ethical Business Conduct
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 57% reduction in carbon emissions per guest night compared to 2019.
  • Sani Resort runs on 100% renewable electricity.
  • Ikos Resorts runs on 100% renewable energy (92% for 2021 due to Ikos Andalusia's partial year of operation).
  • 611 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill.
  • Reduced water consumption by 12% since 2019.
  • 100% of hazardous waste recycled.

Social Achievements

  • Supported 39 organizations and charities with over €182,000 in donations.
  • 44% female employees.
  • 56,829 employee training hours.
  • Zero injuries at Sani/Ikos Group.
  • Implemented COVID-19 protocols resulting in zero incidents.

Governance Achievements

  • Zero incidents in data privacy and information security.
  • Zero violations of the Code of Ethics.
  • Zero legal actions for anti-competitive behavior.
  • Became a United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) signatory and early adopter.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero waste-to-landfill & zero plastics by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and energy demand.
  • Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented stringent health and safety protocols (#OnlyatSani and Ikos Infinite Care Protocols).
  • Increased renewable energy sourcing.
  • Waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
  • Supplier evaluation with sustainability and HACCP criteria.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers evaluated using sustainability and HACCP criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • Ban of palm oil
  • Purchase of 100% cage-free eggs
  • Sourcing of 48% of products from Greek and local businesses.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 22000:2018 (Sani Resort), HACCP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Goal 14 (Life Below Water)

The Group's ESG ambitions are aligned with the UN SDGs, influencing decision-making and core operations.

Awards & Recognition

  • Global Low-carbon Ecological Scenic Spot award
  • Best Hospitality Innovative Family Resorts award
  • World's Leading Luxury Green Resort award (two consecutive years)
  • TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards (various)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:4909 tCO2e (Scope 1); 0 tCO2e (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:4909 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity in Greece and Spain)
Total Energy Consumption:39,146,169 kWh/year
Water Consumption:1,079,123 m3/year (freshwater); 275,242 m3/year (irrigation)
Waste Generated:1790 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental sustainability
  • Social sustainability
  • Economic sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • All resorts in Greece and Spain now rely on 100% electricity from green sources, resulting in zero Scope 2 emissions.
  • Plastic usage reduced by over 70% compared to pre-COVID years.
  • Recycling performance improved by almost 20% year-on-year.
  • Near 100% water reuse across resorts.
  • Reduced carbon emissions per guest night by 45% compared to 2021.
  • Scope 1 emissions were 4,909 tons CO2, 5% less compared to 2021.

Social Achievements

  • 25% increase in women’s participation in senior management.
  • Offered employment and free accommodation to 300 Ukrainian refugees and their families.
  • Supported the non-profit organization Women on Top.
  • Worked with the Network for Children’s rights, bringing their “mobile library” program to over forty classrooms and 800 students.

Governance Achievements

  • Strategic partnership agreement with GIC.
  • Zero data loss breaches or issues of data security.
  • Zero non-compliance incidents (including incidents of corruption).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% female representation at BoD level by 2030
  • Net zero emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero single-use plastic and zero waste-to-landfill by 2024
  • Complete licensing and commence construction of PV park
  • Complete first stage of scope 3 emissions measurements by end of 2023
  • Install up to 1000 submeters to monitor our energy and water consumption
  • Complete work on LEED and BREEAM first two certifications

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
  • Achieving zero single-use plastic and zero waste-to-landfill targets
  • Maintaining high guest satisfaction scores while implementing sustainability initiatives
  • Ensuring equal gender pay across the group
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investment in renewable energy (photovoltaic plant for Ikos Aria)
  • Waste management initiatives (composting, recycling)
  • Eco-carbon program in collaboration with the Forest Research Institute
  • Data gathering and analysis to achieve equal gender pay

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers evaluated with sustainability and HACCP criteria

Responsible Procurement
  • Local sourcing
  • Ban of palm oil
  • Purchase of 100% cage-free eggs
  • Circular economy principles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 22000:2018 (or HACCP)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort (3 consecutive years)
  • Best Luxury Hotel in the World (Ikos Aria)
  • Best Hotel on the Water (Ikos Aria)