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)