SUSTAINABLE SUPPLIES - ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
"Sustainable Supplies - Initiative for a Sustainable Future" Program
In 2021, we launched the "Sustainable Supplies" program in collaboration with Local Food Experts, a pioneering initiative in the Greek hospitality sector, aiming at educating and supporting our supplier partners - in adopting sustainable business practices, specifically focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects of their operation.
We kick-started this comprehensive program with the participation of 10 supplier partners, initially from the Food & Beverages sector, and provided them with expert training on the organic regenerative way of production and sustainable procurement, building an ever-larger group of sustainable suppliers.
A 360o roadmap has been developed for the program.
Our participants
Αλλαντικά Κασσάκη
Creta Vinifera
Αγροτικός Συνεταιρισμός Οροπεδίου Λασιθίου
Aroma Kritis
Τα Μερακλίδικα από την οικογένεια Κυριακάκη
Krivek S.A
Kalimera Frouta Αγροτική Εμπορική Α.Ε
Elianthos
Καρανικόλας Δημήτρης
Ανδρέας Μεταξάς
Program Structure
The program is structured in five stages:
- Self-Assessment: We provide participants with KPIs based on global ESG standards, evaluating their sustainable practices across various sectors.
- Analysis of Results: Our team of experts processes the results, setting the priorities for education and training.
- Education: We facilitate open discussions, study groups, and online or in-person meetings to educate participants on sustainable business principles.
- Reassessment: We monitor the implementation and improvement of sustainable practices.
- Award of Participation: Suppliers receive a certification upon successful completion of the program's stages.
By the end of the program, suppliers:
- Understand sustainable corporate governance principles
- Gain substantial knowledge of sustainable practices in the food sector
- Acquire tools and sustainable practices to implement in their operations
Program Implementation
The program is structured in three cycles, with the first cycle focusing on supplier self-assessment and result analysis, the second cycle educating participants on sustainable manufacturing and regenerative agriculture, and the third cycle reassessing sustainable practices and awarding certification.
In 2023, we commenced the inclusion of suppliers' land in EU Reg 2018/848 for Organic Agriculture, with the goal of having each producer/supplier develop an Organic Product Code incorporating Organic Regenerative Agriculture practices.
Key Focus Areas of the Program
The sustainability training revolves around 9 globally recognized ESG modules that guide suppliers in their green transition:
- Corporate governance
- Water management
- Energy management
- Waste and by-products management
- Infection prevention
- Ecosystem management
- Supplies and markets
- Human resources
- Neighbors and community
The Future of Sustainable Procurement
We will establish a process to evaluate our entire supply chain based on ESG criteria, focusing on environmental and social aspects, and plan to implement this process from 2026 onwards, starting with our primary food and beverage suppliers.
We believe that our commitment to sustainable procurement and the "Sustainable Supplies" program will contribute significantly to our environmental and social responsibility goals, fostering a regenerative future for our guests, suppliers, and the local community.
Project in numbers
- 10 suppliers/ partners
- 4 key pillars
- 9 globally recognized modules
- 188 self-assessment questions
- 3 educational manuals
- 36 educational meetings
- 37 training courses & field visits
