Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Food Destination Development
• Climate Action
• Sustainable Tourism
• Community Development
• Economic Growth

Environmental Achievements

• Supported the development of self-assessed sustainable and organic farming practices in Crete and Lanzarote, contributing to reduced environmental impact of food production.
• Increased sales of local organic and self-assessed sustainable products (wine and olive oil) by 3-6 times in participating hotels.

Social Achievements

• Empowered small-scale farmers through training and support, transforming them into ambassadors of sustainable food destinations.
• Created authentic tourism experiences linking local gastronomy, culture, nature, and people, resulting in high guest satisfaction levels.
• Increased local income through sales of sustainable products and tourism experiences.
• Improved cooperation and communication between different sectors (agriculture, food production, tourism).

Governance Achievements

• Developed a transparent monitoring and evaluation system with KPIs to track project performance and ensure accountability.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Lanzarote project, halting some activities.
• Lack of viability among small-scale farmers requiring training and support.
• Need to increase awareness and market access for sustainable products.

Mitigation Strategies

• Provided training on new IT technologies, regenerative farming, visitor interaction, and market access for small-scale farmers.
• Developed a labelling scheme to promote sustainable products in hotels.
• Leveraged media coverage and networking to increase project visibility and attract new stakeholders.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Focus on local and self-assessed sustainable/organic products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SDGs, UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, Regenerative agriculture principles

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The projects supported sustainable consumption, climate action, biodiversity protection, and partnerships for achieving the SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Self-assessed sustainable wines and olive oils