Climate Change Data

St. George Beach Hotel & Spa Resort

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 19.4% decrease in oil consumption in 2017 compared to 2016. Achieved target of decreasing oil consumption by 1% in 2018.
  • Replaced kitchen equipment with more energy-efficient equipment in 2017, contributing to decreased gas consumption.
  • Replaced front-of-house lights with LED bulbs.
  • Installed motion sensors and water restrictors to conserve energy and water.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained and equipped the public beach.
  • Supported the local athletic club “Akritas” by providing complimentary conference rooms and meals.
  • Funded the construction of a shelter in the local primary school (€5,000).

Governance Achievements

  • Established clear and comprehensive policies regarding the natural environment and local society.
  • Implemented a Non-Discrimination Policy across all departments and levels.
  • Developed legal registers to inform interested parties of their legal rights.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Travelife Gold Award for 2019-2021.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water, electricity, gas, and oil consumption by 1% to 2%.
  • Increase recycled solid and liquid waste.
  • Increase production of solar energy and supply.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in occupancy led to higher energy and water consumption, preventing the achievement of the 1.5% to 2% reduction target.
  • Changes in guest demographics influenced energy and water consumption.
  • One of the warmest summers in recent years increased electricity demand for cooling.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Concentrated efforts towards decreasing energy and water consumption as described in the hotel’s environmental policy.
  • Further training of hotel kitchen and maintenance staff in energy conservation.
  • Encouraging guests to save water and providing additional training to hotel staff.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizes purchases from local and national community.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased electricity demand for cooling during hot summers.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Travelife

Certifications: Travelife Gold Award (2015-2019)

Awards & Recognition

  • Travelife Gold Award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14.08 kg CO2e / guest night
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:23.90 kWh/guest night (2023)
Water Consumption:0.3 m3/guest night (2023)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Economic

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption per guest night in 2022 compared to 2020 and 2021
  • Implemented comprehensive recycling program including glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, batteries, metal, lamps, electric devices, and used cooking oil.
  • Reduced fuel consumption in 2023 compared to 2019 due to operational changes and seasonal adjustments.

Social Achievements

  • Prioritized hiring local staff, aiming for at least 40% local employees.
  • Supported local businesses by purchasing supplies and products from them.
  • Donated furniture, equipment, and linens to local charities.
  • Supported local charity organizations, events, and athletic clubs.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a non-discrimination policy.
  • Committed to Travelife sustainability certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Travelife Gold Award by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 2% in 2024.
  • Reduce water consumption by 5% in 2024.
  • Reduce solid waste production by 2% in 2024.
  • Reduce CO2eq by 2% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Fluctuations in guest nights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Increased electricity consumption per guest night in 2023 despite increased total guest nights.
  • Increased water consumption per guest night in 2023 compared to 2019.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in energy-efficient equipment and providing energy conservation training to staff.
  • Implementing water-saving devices and procedures.
  • Implementing measures to reduce solid waste production and encourage guest participation in recycling activities.
  • Intensifying water conservation efforts, including implementing water-saving devices and training staff.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing local and national brands; bulk purchasing to reduce packaging waste.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Travelife

Certifications: Travelife Sustainability Certification

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed