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Through this page we will update you on our efforts to ameliorate our environmental and social performance. It is with enthusiasm that we look forward to changing our small part of the world for the better!
In 2005 Daphne's Club signed up to the Green Globe 21 environmental benchmarking and certification programme, with a view to becoming part of the global movement for sustainable tourism.
Click here to see our Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy
In February 2008, we submited our first energy and water consumption data to Green Globe 21. We are now awaiting our benchmarking results! NEW
During 2007 we also became interested in the EU environmental certification scheme "Ecolabel" (the so-called "flower"). In March 2008, we submited our application for the European Ecolabel. We will be awaiting the results of this certification in the coming months. NEW
To keep you updated on our action program and its progress, we have now created our Environmental Actions Report for 2007. You can download it here. NEW
Here are some examples of our commitments and actions:
- Minimize our consumption of natural resources, especially water. This is why we installed in 2007 an automatic watering system for our garden.
- Minimize the waste we are creating, eg. by recycling as much of it as possible. Already we have recycle bins for use both by employees and guests for paper and batteries.
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- Minimize the greenhouse gasses we are emitting, by on the one hand becoming more energy-efficient and on the other hand supporting "carbon-neutralising" projects.
- Invest in new energy-saving technologies, such as energy-efficient light bulbs and better insulation. In 2007 we already replaced most of our light bulbs with efficient Class A ones.
- Support local environmental projects, such as tree planting. In 2007 we started our participation in WWF's "Chack out for Nature" fund-raising project.
- Create a local network of environmentally conscious businesses. In 2007 we already created a big enough network of ecolabel providers! It was not easy!
- Promote local cultural hotspots, by providing easily accessible relevant information to our guests. We invite you to have a look at our information board for this!
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- Contribute to local community initiatives, such as sports tournaments. For example, we financially support every summer the annual Childrens' Annual Tennis Championship in Sykia; in 2006 and 2007 we financially supported the two Panhellenic Tennis Tournaments that took place in Xylokastro.
- Promote local enterprise and employment, by employing local residents and using local businesses. In 2007 all our employees were local residents.
- Support local environmentally conscious producers, by buying their products. Our breakfast buffet already boasts delicious local seasonal specialities.
- Promote diversity and gender equality. We train our personnel and ourselves non-stop on these issues!
In this process, you, our guests, will also be invited to participate! Here are some examples of the things you can do while staying at Daphne's Club:
- Recycle
- Avoid using your car
- Consume water and electricity with care
- Learn about local traditions, cultural attractions etc
And here are some things you can do before coming:
Finally, here are some interesting links on how to reduce your envrironmental footprint at home, as well as some reading material:
The WWF Check out for Nature Project
Daphne's Club is now participating in WWF's "Check out for Nature" project! For more information, click here.
Greenpeace and the Gulf of Corinth NEW!
Read here (in Greek) or download here (in English) Greenpeace's proposal to create a marine reserve in the Corinthian Bay.
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