Apart Hotel Shelter Sustainable Development Plan
Shelter Hotel is committed to integrating sustainable development principles into all aspects of its operations, reducing its negative environmental impact, supporting local communities, and creating cost-effective solutions.
This document identifies key areas and specific measures for implementing sustainable development in the period 2025–2027 in accordance with international Green Key standards.
Key priorities for sustainable development
The plan covers three main areas:
- Environmental sustainability – minimizing negative impact on the environment.
- Socio-cultural sustainability – support for local communities and cultural heritage.
- Economic sustainability – effective resource management and sustainable growth.
Specific actions and implementation timelines
Environmental sustainability
Goals:
✔ Reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2027.
✔ Minimize plastic waste by 50% by 2026.
Activities:
|
Action |
Term |
Responsible |
Expected effect |
|
Installation of motion sensors in office premises |
2025 |
Technical Department |
Reducing electricity consumption |
|
Installation of solar panels |
2026 |
Hotel administration |
Reducing electricity consumption |
|
Switching to reusable water bottles |
2025 |
Procurement Department |
Reducing plastic waste |
|
Installation of charging stations for electric vehicles |
2026 |
Technical Department |
Promotion of ecological transport |
|
Hotel certification according to the Green Key standard |
2025 |
Management |
Increasing attractiveness for eco-conscious guests |
Socio-cultural sustainability
Goals:
✔ 30% staff are residents of the local community.
✔ Implementation of a cultural exchange program for guests.
✔ Support at least 3 local producers.
Activities:
|
Action |
Term |
Responsible |
Expected effect |
|
Collaboration with local artisans (sale of souvenirs at the hotel) |
2025 |
Marketing Department |
Supporting the local economy |
|
Informing guests about master classes in traditional crafts |
2025–2026 |
Events Department |
Popularization of the region's culture |
|
Implementation of training programs for staff |
2025 |
HR department |
Improving service quality and employee engagement |
|
Using local products in the restaurant |
2026 |
Procurement Department |
Reducing the ecological footprint and supporting regional businesses |
Economic sustainability
Goals:
✔ Diversification of income through new services.
✔ Cost optimization through effective resource management.
✔ Obtaining an international certificate of sustainable development.
Activities:
|
Action |
Term |
Responsible |
Expected effect |
|
Launch of an eco-shop with local eco-products |
2025 |
Marketing Department |
Additional income and support for local businesses |
|
Optimizing energy consumption through smart technologies |
2026 |
Technical Department |
Reducing operating costs |
|
Obtaining grants for the development of ecotourism |
2026–2027 |
Management |
Financial support for sustainable initiatives |
|
Organization of corporate eco-retreats |
2027 |
Events Department |
New sources of income |
Monitoring and evaluation
The Shelter Hotel will regularly monitor the implementation of the plan through:
- Annual sustainability reports (available on the hotel website).
- Quarterly resource consumption audits.
- Survey guests and staff on sustainable initiatives.
- Comparative analysis of costs and effectiveness of measures.
Communication and promotion
To raise awareness among guests and partners: ✔ “Sustainable Development” section on the hotel’s official website. ✔ Labeling environmentally responsible products and services. ✔ Collaboration with eco-bloggers and media. ✔ Information brochures and posters for guests.
Conclusions
This Sustainable Development Plan Apart Hotel Shelter aims to create an environmentally responsible business that supports the local economy and reduces negative environmental impact.
Next steps:
- Appointment of those responsible for each direction.
- Determining the budget for the implementation of activities.
- Preparation for certification and reporting.
