Sustainable Tourism
SUSTAINABILITY
We firmly believe that a successful business and corporate responsibility for sustainable development are closely linked. We aim to ensure corporate sustainability in every aspect of our business to ensure that customers, team members, the environment, local communities and all our stakeholders understand and benefit from our activities.
• Effectively manage the use of energy and natural resources,
• Minimize the environmental impact of the materials and products we use,
• Protect the natural and cultural heritage,
• Ensure equality without discrimination based on religion, sect, language, race, color, gender, marital status, political views, age, physical disabilities and similar reasons,
• Support projects for the development of our region and the increase in the welfare of society,
• Purchase from companies that are compatible with sustainable development,
• Increase the employment of local people,
• Comply with legal responsibilities related to our activities,
PURCHASING
• Selecting raw material suppliers that comply with applicable laws and regulations,
• Asking suppliers to look after the environment, take measures to minimize their environmental footprint and properly manage their waste, avoid burying waste as much as possible and not intentionally pollute the soil, air or water,
• Selecting suppliers that provide a safe working environment for their employees and focusing on contract manufacturers and on-site service providers that must comply with all regulations,
• Selecting suppliers that have high business ethics, prevent all forms of corruption, compete fairly and respect the intellectual property rights of others,
• Preferring suppliers that comply with ISO Standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and the 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
We adopt the implementation of necessary procedures regarding environment and waste management, provision of conditions and provision of necessary resources as our goal and principle. Our institution strives to reduce the risks in terms of environmental protection of all activities it carries out to an acceptable level. It includes sustainable resource use, giving importance to recycling, water and air quality, reducing and adapting to climate change and protecting ecosystems.
• Environmental criteria are taken into account when making investment decisions,
• Possible impacts on the environment are taken into account in all activities,
• Elements threatening the environment are determined,
• When selecting materials and equipment, preference is given to those with the least negative impact on the environment,
• It accepts environmental awareness as a part of the organizational culture,
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
Children's rights are steps taken to define the rights of children all over the world and to protect their rights. Every child has rights such as education, health, life, shelter, protection against sexual or psychological exploitation from the moment they are born. In addition, children are defenseless against adults or other children. Therefore, granting children certain rights and protecting these rights is very important for all children.
• We do not allow child labor in our own institution and expect the same sensitivity from our solution partners.
• We make sure that children are under the supervision of their families and our staff in the activities they participate in.
• We organize activities to raise awareness about the protection of children's rights.
• When we witness suspicious actions regarding children, we first inform the institution management and request help from official institutions when deemed necessary.
WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY
• Our institution organizes its operations according to the perspective of gender equality.
• It does not perceive women as a single category; it takes diversity and differences into account.
• It is against discrimination based on age, ethnicity, marital status, belief, sect, physical ability and gender identity.
• It pays attention to ensuring that all its work is accessible to all women, including the disabled.
• All written, verbal and visual content it produces, including those in its publications and digital media, is free from gender-based discrimination, misogyny and hate speech, sexist and racist language.
• It accepts the International Human Rights Conventions as the constitutional basis for its work.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STAGE 1 CERTIFICATE
This 1st Stage Certificate recommended by Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency has been issued by Alberk QA International Technical Control and Certification Inc. TÜKAK.