Kamelya Collection Exclusive Hotels
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:16700 Kg (general waste) in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Economic
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced packaging waste from shampoo and shower gels by using dispensers
- Separates all garbage and contributes to the protection of nature
- Uses LED lighting system and energy saving bulbs
- Utilises solar energy within the scope of energy saving
- Collects vegetable waste oils to prevent soil, environment and water pollution
Social Achievements
- Provides shuttle services for employees
- Offers free meals in the staff cafeteria
- Provides on-site medical services for employees
- Organises annual staff night and weekly psychologist visits
- Organises staff children's parties
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Quality Management Systems, Guest Satisfaction Management System and Food Safety Management System
- Established various policies including Environmental Policy, Work Safety Policy, Child Protection Policy, and others
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- By 2023, aim to provide 100% of electricity consumption from solar energy
Environmental Challenges
- Water risks in the environmental field and management, energy management, waste and packaging management
- Employee satisfaction and development, occupational health and safety, employee engagement
- Local community contribution to the economy and social investments
Mitigation Strategies
- Water and energy saving initiatives (automatic irrigation, water-saving faucets, towel and linen change on request)
- Waste management program (waste sorting, recycling, hazardous waste disposal)
- Employee wellbeing programs (shuttle service, cafeteria, medical services, psychologist visits)
- Community engagement and support for local businesses
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizes local companies in supplier selections
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- TEZ WORLDBERRY
- EXPEDIA GROUP - BEST REVENUE GENERATOR
- CORALTRAVEL - TOP 100 WORLD BEST HOTELS
- CORENDON - HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD
- E-CRISTAL CHECK
- DIVERSEY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
- BIX CORPORATE BLUE FLAG
- TURCEV CLEAN POOL CERTIFICATE
- MINISTRY OF HEALTH ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE ACCOMMODATION FACILITY
- MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY IN TOURISM
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Tourism
- Supporting the People of the Region
- Creating Opportunities
- Communication with stakeholders
- Environmental Protection
- Social Responsibility
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by implementing solar panels (aiming for 100% renewable energy in 2024)
- Implemented water-saving systems (periodic checks, low-flow faucets, towel/sheet changes on request)
- Waste reduction initiatives (waste separation at source, recycling programs, environmental events)
- Reduced packaging waste by using beverage units, large packaged boxes, and returnable glass bottles
- Reduced chemical usage through ozone devices in kitchens and automatic dosing in pools
- Protection of Caretta Caretta turtles through cooperation with associations
Social Achievements
- Prioritizing local employment, contributing to regional economic revitalization
- Providing internship opportunities for tourism students
- Offering employee training and career management programs
- Implementing various employee well-being initiatives (staff transportation, housing, cafe, doctor's office, birthday celebrations, staff night, psychologist visits, staff kids party, employee of the month)
- Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion among employees
- Carrying out social responsibility projects with local associations and schools
Governance Achievements
- Maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders through various methods
- Implementing various policies (local community policy, quality and food safety integrated policy, guest satisfaction policy, environmental policy, occupational safety policy, child protection policy, purchasing policy, human resources policy, social responsibility policy)
- Conducting environmental, social, and performance evaluations of hotels
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% renewable energy from solar energy in 2024
Short-term Goals:
- Increase local supplier ratio to 87% in 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing diesel consumption and carbon emissions from vehicles
- Minimizing negative environmental impacts
- Managing waste effectively
- Further improving energy efficiency
Mitigation Strategies
- Planning for vehicle use and transportation services to reduce diesel consumption and carbon emissions
- Implementing energy and water saving systems
- Waste separation at source, recycling programs, environmental events
- Using solar energy systems, aiming for 100% renewable electricity in 2024
- Periodic maintenance to prevent energy loss
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers (86.4% in 2023)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 10002, ISO 50001, Sustainable Tourism Certificate, Travelife Gold Certificate, Blue Flag
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 10002, ISO 50001, Sustainable Tourism Certificate, Travelife Gold Certificate, Blue Flag, DEKAFOK Accommodation Facility Certificate that supports recycling, DEKAFOK Sea Turtle-Friendly Accommodation Facility Certificate
Awards & Recognition
- TripAdvisor Travelers Choice 2023
- Coral Travel – Starway Tourism Awards – Kamelya Aishen Club – World Best Hotels 2023 Top 5 Coral Family Club
- Zoover Gold Award 2023
- Sentido Success Awards
- Recommended on Holiday Check 2023
- Corendon Hotel of the Year - Child Friendly - Aishen Club