Environment

 As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Giannoulis Hotels & Resorts has established an active environmental policy. We fully comprehend the importance of our role in developing and implementing a program that protects and enhances the environment and therefore contributes to the long term sustainability of the tourism industry. In order for this program to be successful Giannoulis Hotels & Resort identifies four critical requirements.

o Commitment from the owner
o Commitment from the Management & Staff
o Development of a sound Environmental Plan
o Full compliance with the International and national legislation

To this end our company has already instated the following measures and policies through out the organization.

 Actively conserve natural resources and energy
 Low flow toilets
 State of the art electrical appliances, specifically chosen to minimize energy / water consumption, which are maintained to pristine operating condition
 Compact fluorescent light bulbs
 Properly adjusted timers for public area lights
 Electricity cut off in the rooms through the use of card keys
 Efficient use of resources
 Towel changes upon the guest’s request
 Reuse of old and torn linen to make cleaning cloths.
 Reduction of waste to the minimum possible amount
 Orders in bulk where possible
 Reusable dispensers instated where possible
 Use of environmentally friendly materials with regards to both the use of the materials and their source of origin
 No aerosols throughout the organization
 Continuous effort to minimize chemicals
 Introduction of action programs that enhance the environment in the local community.
 Creation of a Volunteer group to organize and participate in reforestations and regular cleaning of the sea shore.
 Actively enhance the environmental awareness both of the staff and of the community.
 Organize regular seminars for the staff.
 Openly distribute environmental expertise to other businesses in the area.