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SANI/IKOS

The Sani/Ikos Group, a leading Mediterranean hotel group in the field of luxury tourism, has always been a leader in sustainable tourism in the region, having developed a comprehensive strategy and ESG programs, and is a member of the United Nations Global Compact for Business. Through its brands, Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts, the group with the Greek DNA, currently operates 12 privately owned seaside resorts in Greece and Spain, which have received significant distinctions for their environmental initiatives and social actions. 


The Group's sustainability programs, Sani Green and Ikos Green, focus on three main pillars: the sustainable operation of its hotels through the principles of climate neutrality, circular economy and protection of local ecosystems, its positive impact on society with equal opportunities at work and practical support to local communities, and the strengthening of the economy by creating jobs and supporting local production.     

All resorts of the Sani/Ikos Group are carbon neutral and electrified with energy from 100% renewable sources of guaranteed origin, and have received international environmental certifications (ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 14064) and awards. The Group has set a target of zero carbon emissions by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the corresponding European target – through significant investments in RES, energy saving systems, electrification of facilities and vehicle fleet, as well as certification of all new building units, as well as renovations with LEED or BREEAM in the highest energy class.

The Group's sustainability strategy also includes initiatives to eliminate single-use plastics and produce zero waste for landfill by the end of 2024, such as artificial intelligence applications to reduce food waste, infrastructure for grey water recycling, composting of organic waste, and more than 20 recycling programs for all types of materials.  among other initiatives. 

The Group also collaborates with scientific institutes and NGOs for the protection of important Mediterranean ecosystems, such as coastal forests and wetlands, dolphin populations and bee colonies, while it has developed ecological activities and information programs for its visitors. Beyond the environment, the Sani/Ikos Group undertakes important initiatives to strengthen society, the economy and its people. Every year it supports the work of more than 40 associations and institutions, such as schools and hospitals, focusing on children, women and families, while promoting education and employability in the tourism industry, with a particular focus on gender equality.

 

The Sani/Ikos Group's expansion plans include three new resorts in Greece, Spain and Portugal scheduled to open from 2026 to 2028, further consolidating its position as a leader in luxury hospitality in the Mediterranean.

Greek Sustainability Code

ESG Criteria Framework Implementation

Πρόκειται για ένα σαφές πλαίσιο ενσωμάτωσης και εφαρμογής των κριτηρίων ESG (Περιβάλλον, Κοινωνία & Διακυβέρνηση) από τους οργανισμούς για την υπεύθυνη λειτουργία τους, μετρώντας την οικονομική, κοινωνική και περιβαλλοντική τους επίδοση. Οι οργανισμοί δημοσιοποιούν την προσέγγιση και τις επιδόσεις τους στους άξονες της Στρατηγικής, της Διαχείρισης Διαδικασιών, του Περιβάλλοντος και της Κοινωνίας, περιγράφοντας τις πολιτικές και τις διαδικασίες που εφαρμόζουν, απαντώντας σε 20 κριτήρια Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης, με σκοπό την αυτοαξιολόγησή τους ως προς το επίπεδο ωριμότητας εφαρμογής των κριτηρίων ESG, τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας των δημοσιοποιήσεων και των επιδόσεών τους και την ανάπτυξη μιας ολιστικής προσέγγισης της βιωσιμότητας στην επιχειρηματική τους λειτουργία.

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Responsible Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Tourism is the only way forward

Sustainability and the promotion of sustainable hospitality are essential for the development of Greek tourism. The Mediterranean region faces significant challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution - affecting the industry. All our stakeholders -from investors and regulators to employees, local communities, and travellers alike- are increasingly demanding proof of sustainability in terms of environmental performance, diversity, welfare, and transparency.

At Sani/Ikos Group, sustainability has been integral part of our strategy and our everyday operations since the inception of the company. We have integrated ESG criteria into our planning and are proud members of the United Nations Global Compact and the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme and World Tourism Organization.

We have set ambitious environmental targets: achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, as well as eliminating single-use plastics and waste to landfill in  2024. All our hotels are carbon-neutral, and we work intensively towards decarbonizing via a combination of measures, including energy conservation, investment in renewable energy, electrification of facilities and fleet, carbon absorption and offsets, and zero-waste operations. We have also made significant inroads in our zero-waste targets, developing AI enabled solutions to eliminate food waste, composting our organic waste, reusing all grey water, adopting plastic-free or biodegradable packaging solutions and implementing more than 20 recycling streams in our facilities for all types of material. 

Supporting local communities and economies is a core pillar of our strategy. We prioritize hiring from local labour markets, and source more than 50% of our supplies from within 100 miles of our resorts. We have partnerships with non-profits and experts to protect local biodiversity, such as Sani coastal forest and wetlands, the Aegean marine species, bee colonies, and support more than 40 organizations annually to support hospitals, schools, refugee facilities. Our “Share More, Waste Less” and “Less to Pack, More to Give” initiatives invite guests to donate personal items to families need.

Sustainability is not just a responsibility but an opportunity. Through a long-term ESG strategy, we can protect and showcase our rich tourism assets -our climate, biodiversity, coastlines, history, culture and unique hospitality tradition- and make Greece a global benchmark for sustainable hospitality.

CREATING VALUE

For the environment

  • All Sani/Ikos Group resorts are carbon neutral, sourcing 100% renewable electricity - Net Zero goal by 2030
  • All resorts are certified with ISO 14001: 2015 for environmental management, ISO 50001:2018 for energy management and ISO 14064-1:2018 for carbon neutrality
  • Over 70% single-use plastic reduction in past five years, 23% increase in waste diverted from landfill - Zero single-use-plastic and Zero waste-to-landfill goals for 2024
  • 100% wastewater recycling in all resorts with treatment plants

For the Society

  • Providing support to over 40 NGOs annually to benefit vulnerable local populations
  • >2 times increase in monetary spending for donations
  • Responding to urgent social needs (eg. floods in Thessaly, Parnitha wildfires, food and medical aid to Ukraine refugees)

For the Governance

  • Employing 7,500 people, with 5,500 working in Greece, and over 60% coming from local labour markets
  • 32% increase in percentage of female representation at senior management positions in 2022 – An 8% increase in 2023
  • Consistently investing in employees’ training and growth

Eleni Andreadis, Sustainability and CSR Director, Sani/Ikos Group