"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:
By the end of the program, suppliers:
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:
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