1. INTRODUCTION: OUR SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
Kozbeyli Mansion has an understanding that considers ecological balance and economic growth together, prioritizes the effective use of natural resources, and takes care of the environment and social needs. In line with the principle of ”Meeting the needs of today's generations without jeopardizing the right of future generations to meet their own needs", we adopt a sustainability perspective in all the activities of our institutions.
While implementing this policy;
In order to implement and continuously improve all these principles, various trainings, procedures and monitoring mechanisms have been established to guide our staff, suppliers and guests.
2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE REPORT
Sustainability Policy: It sets out the basic approach of our institutions in topics such as human rights, children's rights, ecological balance, occupational health and safety, sustainable tourism and social responsibility.
Environmental Management: Covers the practices adopted in energy, water, waste and chemical management. Systems are established in our facilities to create savings and awareness for staff and guests.
Biodiversity Conservation: Attention is paid to threatened species, natural habitats and sustainable hunting/production principles in our facilities and environmental areas.
Carbon Emission: It is aimed to reduce the carbon footprint through energy consumption, fuel use and local resource preferences in the supply chain.
Social Responsibility and Cultural Heritage: It is aimed to support the local population, participate in social projects, protect, promote culture and traditional crafts, and include them in the guest experience.
Human Resources and Employee Rights: It includes items such as prevention of discrimination, equality of opportunity, positive discrimination, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
Protection of Children: Prevention of child labor, implementation of policies to prevent harassment and abuse, increasing employee and guest awareness are emphasized.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
3.1 Energy Management and Use of Natural Gas
Energy Efficiency:
The use of LED or saving light bulbs,
Lighting with sensors,
Prevention of scale formation by regular maintenance and cleaning (e.g. boiler, serpentine, ice machine),
Efforts to research and use renewable energy opportunities.
Carbon Emission:
Reducing logistics-induced CO₂ emissions by giving priority to local companies in suppliers,
Conducting neutralization (offset) studies by measuring the carbon footprint regularly,
Developing improvement projects by analyzing the consumed energy.
3.2 Water Management
Water Saving Applications:
Double stage reservoir, faucet with perlator, leak detection and quick repair,
Guest awareness with materials such as flayers, stickers, cards,
Pool backwashing procedures, balance tank maintenance and improvement of treatment systems,
Trainings to encourage water consumption in rooms and public areas, guest information.
3.3 Waste Management
Zero Waste System and Recycling:
Separate collection of glass, paper, plastic, metal and organic waste, recycling with licensed companies,
Delivery of hazardous wastes (batteries, chemicals) to licensed disposal companies,
Purchasing preferences for reducing waste at the source (oversized packaging, local procurement),
Support animal shelters with leftovers.
Chemical Use:
Preference for biodegradable cleaning and hygiene products,
Accurate and minimal chemical consumption with dosing pumps,
Regular chemical training of personnel,
Selection of products that do not contain substances that damage the ozone layer or have alternatives.
3.4 Conservation of Natural Resources and Biodiversity
Habitat and Fauna Protection:
Sensitivity to the protection of local plant and animal species,
Control of harmful or invasive species and respect for species in the natural environment,
Measures taken against hunting and the use of threatened creatures.
Local Landscape and Cultural Texture:
Building restoration and design policies that do not disturb the natural landscape,
Environmental Impact Assessment report and land use in accordance with legal regulations.
4. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
4.1 Guest Participation and Awareness Raising
Using informative visuals on issues such as water, energy, waste management in hotels and facilities,
Campaigns supporting ”Green Stage“ or ”Green Key" style certifications,
Guidance services that inform guests about sustainable tourism and local culture.
4.2 Protection and Promotion of Cultural Heritage
Support for Local Values: Organizing trips to historical and natural areas, introducing crafts belonging to the region, including local culinary culture on menus.
Promotional Materials: Transmission of local culture and history through digital signage, brochures, information boards,
Interior Decoration of the Hotel: Giving place to paintings, trinkets, handicraft products of local artists, reflecting cultural identity to the guests.
4.3 Support of Local People
Local Employment: To contribute to economic development by giving priority to work to the people living in the region, to measure and increase the employment rates of local people in managerial positions,
Locality in the Supply Chain: Reducing CO₂ emissions and logistics costs by giving priority to local companies and manufacturers,
Common Areas of Use and Feedback: Mechanisms through which local residents can communicate their opinions, suggestions and complaints at the entrance of the facilities or on online platforms.
4.4 Social Responsibility Projects
Environmentalist campaigns such as Blue Cap, Sapling Donation,
Leftover food support for animal shelters,
Cooperation with local NGOs and official institutions on issues such as education, health, women's employment.
5. HUMAN RESOURCES AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
5.1 Employee Rights and Occupational Safety
Human Rights Policy: Mechanisms to prevent discrimination, harassment and ill-treatment, personnel management within the framework of international rights,
Occupational Health and Safety: Regular risk analyses, trainings, use of protective equipment and emergency procedures,
Women's Employment and Equality of Opportunity: Gender equality at all levels, including managers, working conditions suitable for disabled people, principles of positive discrimination.
5.2 Protection of Children
Child Rights Policy: Zero tolerance to child labor, measures against all kinds of abuse and exploitation, staff training,
Guest and Visitor Sensitivity: Quick response and notification to the authorities in case of possible violations.
5.3 Employee Satisfaction and Development
Regular training programs (environmental legislation, waste management, energy efficiency, chemical use, etc.),
Creation of staff recreation areas, dining facilities, feedback and recommendation systems,
Promotion and development opportunities without discrimination of language, religion, race, age, gender.
6. GENERAL MONITORING AND REPORTING
Regular Data Tracking: Tracking of energy, water, chemical and waste quantities and statistical analyses.
Certificates and Regulatory Compliance: Participation and certification in projects such as the Zero Waste System carried out by the relevant ministries.
Stakeholder Communication: Information meetings for guests and the local community, report sharing, website announcements.
Continuous Improvement: Updating action plans in line with identified deficiencies and feedback, researching new technologies and methods.
7. result
Kozbeyli Mansion is aware of its sustainable tourism and development responsibilities and is determined to leave a more livable world for future generations. We continue to continue our work by accepting sustainability as a basic principle both in corporate activities and social responsibility projects.
Within the framework of this policy;
To disseminate environmentally friendly and innovative applications,
To create a business model that is sensitive to human rights, children's rights and social diversity,
To support economic development by cooperating with local people and suppliers,
To protect and promote the cultural and natural heritage,
We consider it our basic duty to maintain transparent communication with all our stakeholders.
