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Sustainable development and social responsibility

Our key guidelines at Sava Hotels & Resorts are caring for the well-being and health of our guests, and creating enthusiastic guests who will love coming back to us. At the same time, it is extremely important that we offer unique and authentic experiences in coexistence with the environment and contribute to the positive development of both society and economy. We have far reaching goals that we, together with our employees, aim to reach through small but reliable steps.

Following the goals of the 2030 Agenda

In doing so, we seek to make a special contribution to the four goals of the United Nations in the field of sustainable development, namely the goals of health and well-being, of clean water and sanitation, of responsible production and use, and of climate action.

3. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

6. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

12. RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

13. CLIMATE ACTION

17 development goals for a better tomorrow

Sustainable Development Goals are our guide: The 2030 Agenda was adopted in 2015 by 193 United Nations Member States. With it, they set 17 development goals, with a strong vision of transforming our world, encouraging us to take the brave and transformative steps urgently needed to put the world on a sustainable and enduring path. The Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals (CTRs) aim to mobilise action over the next decade in order to eradicate poverty and hunger, to protect the planet, and to ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The goals are designed to work in a spirit of partnership and pragmatism in order to improve life in a sustainable way – for our children and for future generations.

Sustainable development goals at Sava Hotels & Resorts: We are following the 2030 Agenda by:

respecting our exceptional natural resources,

caring for healthy waters with proven effects,

caring for the health and well-being of our guests,

maintaining a clean and healthy environment,

ensuring we have satisfied and responsible employees,

innovating infrastructure for health and wellness programmes,

fostering knowledge and awareness,

connecting with the local environment,

respecting the local environment, traditions, and history,

caring for green and healthy local communities at our destinations,

returning to nature.

We are focusing on the 3 pillars of social responsibility and sustainable development

Environmental impact

We strive for efficient use of energy and renewable resources, reducing water consumption and educating guests about its efficient use. We are also reducing our negative impact on the environment by separating waste and reducing organic waste in our kitchens.

Energy

Energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources.
Renovating for improved energy efficiency.
Reducing the consumption of electricity and other energy sources.
Using renewable energy – geothermal water and solar energy.
Implementing modern environmentally friendly machines and devices.
Introducing LED lighting in renovations.
Using key cards to enable/disable electricity in rooms.
Use of daylight whenever possible.
Electric vehicle charging stations.
Sensible room ventilation.

Water

Reducing water consumption.
Using thermal water for heating.
Educating guests and local communities with advice about the efficient use and importance of drinking water.
Promoting the drinking of tap water.
Offering guests the option of not changing their towels / bed linen every day.
Wastewater treatment plants.

Waste

Waste separation (tips for proper waste separation for guests).
Reducing organic waste in our kitchens, achieved by ordering produce as needed, ordering pre-cleaned vegetables, exercising close control over delivered food and rejecting substandard food, using up food before its expiry date, complying with normative consumption estimates of produce and preparation of food to order, etc.

CO2

Reduction of emissions and environmental impacts – heating, Sava Hotels Bled uses remote heating,
Health Resort Zdravilišče Radenci uses co-generation from CO2 and collectors.
Heat pumps with no CO2 emissions.

Developing the natural environment

Planting of green areas and trees in the vicinity of our facilities.
Using environmentally friendly cleaning agents.
Discontinuing plastic straws and cups – using corn starch containers.
Minimising the use of nature-friendly paper.
Careful planning of menus and selection of dishes/foods. Most foods are prepared to order and according to the number of guests and the expected level of consumption for each meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Breakfast foods (sliced cheeses, salami and cured meats,…) are stored separately on a platter, covered with foil and marked with the date of storage and the date of use.
Raising guests’ and employees’ awareness regarding a responsible attitude towards food.

Using biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials

Reducing the use of plastic products.
Reducing the use of chemicals for the disinfection of sanitary and bathing water.
Replacement of hotel cosmetics with non-packaged products.
Ready-made dishes (cooked sausages, hot dogs, eggs, vegetables…) are used for the second meal on the same day.
Dehydration of organic waste – we remove the water to reduce the weight and volume, which results in lowering the cost of organic waste disposal by 20 to 50%.

Responsible procurement

Green chain of suppliers (inclusion of local producers in the supply chain).
Reducing our carbon footprint by including local suppliers in the supply chain.

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Social impact

We strive for the development of a social community (we employ people from the local area, cooperate with local suppliers, support local communities, etc.) and try to integrate local environment, traditions, and history into our products. Another mission of ours is to care for the well-being and health of our guests and employees by promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Development of the social community

We employ people from the local area as much as possible.
When developing products and stories, we take inspiration from local environment, traditions, and history.
When equipping our facilities, we use natural or environmentally friendly materials and work with local service providers.
We support the local community in the fields of sport, culture, education, and ecology.
Teambuilding programmes in collaboration with small local entrepreneurs, artisans, and farmers.
Promotion of local producers and service providers at the destination in the form of markets and expos.
Using local culinary service providers at events.
We encourage our guests to visit local curiosities and sights, and toattend excursions.
We support the community of tourism professionals.
We help families and children in need.
We always try to provide as much accessibility for the disabled as possible.

Care for our guests’ well-being and health

Caring for our guests' well-being and health is our mission.
We promote a healthy lifestyle (i.e. taking care of yourself) with wellness and healthcare, and by advising guests to take some time just for themselves, as well as through the healthy diet of the Be Fit (Terme Ptuj) and Choose Healthy (Health Resort Zdravilišče Radenci) programmes, and by encouraging active free time activities like walks, hikes, Nordic walking, and cycling. We also share tips for excursions and make guests aware of the beneficial effects of our thermal-mineral waters on their well-being.

Sustainable products and experiences

Sustainable products and experiences at our destinations that reflect the surrounding area’s rich natural and cultural heritage, and its local identity.
Promoting local entrepreneurs, craftsmen, and agricultural producers.
Participating in biodiversity conservation projects.
Participating in festivals and events that support local culture or identity.

Sponsorships and donations

Each year, we allocate around 100,000 euros for donations and sponsorships, primarily supporting the local area and aiming at helping children and families in need.
Among other projects, Sava Turizem d.d. has been actively supporting the Association of Friends of Youth Moste-Polje for many years. Every year, we enable families in need to spend their summer holidays at our destinations, and organise day trips to our thermal parks. We also provide bathing and other services to many associations and voluntary organisations from our operations’ local areas. In addition, we work with the Association of Friends of Youth Moste-Polje every December to provide financial assistance to children and families in need.

Sustainability initiatives in relation to guests

Rewards for environmentally friendly behaviour.
Turning off taps, separating waste, washing towels, using running drinking water, limiting the use of plastics, take only as much food as you can eat, eat whatever you take, turn off the lights, minimise waste on trips.
Raising awareness of the importance of local animal and plant species.
Raising awareness of sustainable behaviour in everyday life.
The importance of physical activity as part of our programmes.
Tips for a healthy lifestyle.

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Economic impact

Our progress-oriented business strategy allows us to develop products that are authentic and contribute to the development of local communities and to the environments around them, helps create positive societal results, and allows for higher prices and consequently fewer guests, thus reducing environmental impact.

Development-oriented business strategy that influences the development of the local area

By developing authentic products, we contribute to the development of local communities and to the environments around them.
We ensure healthy competition through constant development and innovation in all fields.

Creating a positive result for society

Responsibility towards owners in creating a positive result.
A development-oriented business strategy enables us to set higher prices and reach our business goals with a smaller number of guests, thus reducing the impact on the environment.
Optimisation of resources, processes, and business strategies.

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Sustainability certificates and Eco standards

Operation in accordance with acquired quality standards and certificates:

ISO standards (ISO 14001 in Health Resort Zdravilišče Radenci),
energy certificates (Grand Hotel Primus – Terme Ptuj, Hotel Savica Garni – Sava Hotels Bled),
certificates for healing thermal and mineral waters,
STO standards for cycling and hiking hotels in Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice, Health Resort Zdravilišče Radenci, St. Bernardin Resort Portorož and Salinera Resort Strunjan,
EU Ecolabel flower (Hotel Savica Garni – Bled),
Green Key (Hotel Park, Rikli Balance Hotel and Cafe Park – Bled, Hotel Histrion – Portorož, Hotel Livada Prestige – Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice, Hotel Radin – Health Resort Zdravilišče Radenci, Grand Hotel Primus – Terme Ptuj)
Slovenia Green Cuisine (Cafe Park – Bled)
Green Accommodation – Green accommodation providers of Slovenia (Hotel Park and the Rikli Balance Hotel – Bled, Hotel Histrion – Portorož, Hotel Livada Prestige – Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice, Hotel Radin – Health Resort Zdravilišče Radenci, Grand Hotel Primus – Terme Ptuj)

More about awards and certificates.