Sustainability Tourism Policy

As The Palm Bosphorus Hotel, we consider sustainable tourism not only a responsibility but also an integral part of our mission. We aim to contribute to the comfort of our guests with an environmentally sensitive approach, support local communities and protect cultural heritage. Sustainability comes to life with the decisions we make every day; we take concrete steps to fulfill our responsibility to our environment, society and future generations.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY: We protect the environment in our business, prevent its pollution, and attach importance to its protection by reducing our negative impacts on the environment. For this;

I. We comply with legal regulations and try to reduce our environmental impact.
II. We take care to effectively separate our waste according to its source, groups and hazard classes.
III. We know that using hazardous substances and chemicals only when necessary and in the required amount will reduce both the negative impacts on the environment and the amount of waste,
IV. We contribute to protecting nature by preferring the materials we purchase with “recycling” and “environmentally friendly” labels. We try to create reuse opportunities,
V. We use disposable materials such as paper, napkins, toilet paper, packaging as much as necessary and take care to leave less waste in nature,
VI. We store wastes correctly, in separate areas according to their characteristics, deliver them to licensed/authorized companies without exceeding legal storage time limits and keep their records,
VII. We try to use water, energy and all natural resources economically. We share this sensitivity with our employees, guests and suppliers.
VIII. We measure our performance in environmental management, monitor this data with targets and try to improve our performance.
IX. We aim to educate our employees about the environment and increase their sensitivity.

• SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING POLICY: In line with the sustainable supply approach, our suppliers/solution partners;
I. Quality Assurance Management Systems, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, having internationally accepted environmental and sustainability labels/certificates,
II. Not having harmful effects on the environment in production and supply, complying with environmental legislation,
III. Using/consuming resources appropriately without harming natural life and ecosystem, complying with hunting bans,
IV. Working to minimize and manage waste correctly, offering less packaging or bulk packaging alternatives in product packaging,
V. Offering alternatives such as being environmentally friendly, economical, local, caring about ethical values, using recyclable or recycled materials, organic, bio, vegan, not tested on animals, not containing harmful chemical components, etc.,
VI. Being a local and domestic production/service provider,
VII. Being a product/service that reflects/promotes the cuisine, traditions and culture of our country/region,
We attach importance to this and convey this perspective to our stakeholder suppliers. We try to create efficient purchasing opportunities with our suppliers and aim to reduce the environmental impacts arising from supply processes.

• WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY POLICY: We attach importance to gender equality in our business.

I. We ensure the health, safety and well-being of all our employees regardless of gender.

II. We support the participation of women in the workforce in all our departments and offer equal opportunities.

III. We act with the policy of “equal pay for equal work” without gender discrimination.

IV. We distribute tasks in accordance with the principle of equality.

V. We provide the necessary environment for equal benefit from career opportunities.

VI. We create training policies and support women’s participation and awareness.

VII. We create a work environment and practices that protect work-family life balance.

VIII. We support women to be in company management and offer equal opportunities.

IX. We never allow women to be subjected to abuse, harassment, discrimination, suppression, coercion, slander, etc. We are always aware of the value they add to the world and our institution and support their existence.

• ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY: In order to protect our world from potential dangers, we use our energy efficiently and set targets to reduce our energy consumption. For this;

I. We follow national and international standards, laws and regulations in order to fulfill both our responsibilities towards nature and our legal obligations, we voluntarily carry out studies that will reduce energy use and/or continuously improve our energy consumption performance, and we follow the results of our studies.

II. We set targets and include energy efficiency in our training programs in order to ensure the participation of our employees.

III. We value collaborating with all our stakeholders to create common goals and results in energy management. We try to continue our interaction in order to reach a total awareness and consciousness level together with our guests, employees, visitors and all our business partners on these issues.

IV. We try to research, find, purchase and use energy efficient suitable products, equipment, fittings and technology alternatives.

V. We aim to document our Energy Management System, spread it to all our departments, update it when necessary, review it and continuously improve it.
VI. We evaluate energy risks or emergencies that may arise, such as energy shortages, and plan the precautions that can be taken.

• CHILDREN’S RIGHTS POLICY: Children are the future’s trusts to us. It is our primary responsibility to recognize them as individuals, respect their rights, and monitor and protect them against all kinds of psychological, physical, commercial, etc. exploitation. To ensure this;

I. We do not allow child labor in our own institutions and expect the same sensitivity from all our business partners.

II. We provide environments/opportunities that contribute to the development of children within the business, where they can express their thoughts, wishes and feelings freely, and feel free and comfortable.
III. We provide training to our employees on preventing and recognizing child abuse.
IV. We ensure that children are under adult supervision in the activities they participate in.
V. We organize trainings to raise awareness on the protection of children’s rights and support relevant projects.
VI. When we witness suspicious actions regarding children, we first inform the hotel management and request assistance from official institutions when deemed necessary.

• PROTECTION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE: Our sustainable tourism approach aims to protect not only the environment but also the cultural and natural heritage in the region;

I. While introducing our cultural heritage, we organize programs that will keep traditional arts and crafts alive.

II. By providing information to visitors about local cultures, we encourage them to travel respectfully and consciously towards cultural heritage.
III. We support restoration efforts in heritage areas and contribute to the protection of these areas.
IV. We take special protection measures to present historical and culturally important areas to visitors without damaging them.

• SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN: We support sustainable architecture by using environmentally friendly materials and energy efficient technologies in the construction and design of our facilities;

I. We reduce our carbon footprint by using environmentally friendly construction materials (low energy systems, etc.).
II. We increase energy efficiency with water-saving systems and low energy consuming lighting solutions.
III. By adopting designs that are compatible with the natural landscape and the environment, we minimize the impact of buildings on the environment.

• SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: We adopt the sustainability approach in operational processes within the business;

I. We implement digitalization and e-document management solutions by reducing paper use in business processes.
II. We organize sustainable management and resource efficiency trainings for our employees to acquire environmentally friendly habits.
III. We measure our carbon footprint, set sustainable goals and continuously improve our operational processes.
IV. We determine clear strategies on sustainable resource use, supply chain management and effective use of local resources.

As The Palm Bosphorus Hotel, we fulfill our responsibilities towards nature and society by adopting the sustainable tourism approach both environmentally and socially. The steps we take to protect the environment, support the local economy and keep cultural heritage alive reinforce our aim to contribute to a sustainable future. Our top priority is to see our guests with us on this journey, offer them an environmentally friendly experience and contribute to a more sustainable world.