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About sustainable tourism
Sustainable development is gradually penetrating into many areas of human activity, and tourism is no exception. The concept of sustainable development began to gain popularity in the 1980s, when the world community, represented by the World Commission on Environment and Development, established by the United Nations, publicly recognized the obvious problems associated with limited natural resources, their unreasonable use, weak social and corporate responsibility of large companies and the general damage caused to the environment.
Understanding and active discussion of serious environmental problems, climate change, social and gender inequality have pushed the world to reconsider the global outlook and search for a new plan. This is how the concept of sustainable development appeared, it is often called harmonious, or balanced, which reflects a new approach based on reasonable consumption, striving for equal rights, social well-being and creating a healthy ecosystem for human nature.
TASIGO Hotels pay special attention to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
TASIGO hotels are a prime example of the activities of sustainable tourism supporters. Working in different countries, immersed in regional specifics, we overcome barriers and certify our hotels according to the strictest international standards, strive to meet them and hold high positions, as an ambassador of sustainable hospitality.
The idea of uniting people, businesses, and countries to improve living conditions without harming the environment has been on the agenda of discussions and strategic planning for a long time. In 2015, the UN General Assembly, consisting of 193 participants, published a kind of "call to action" for all countries, based on 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are a guideline for governments, companies and people.
We are familiar with all 17 goals that are somehow integrated into the hotel's workflow, whether it is the choice of cleaning products with a gentle composition to preserve water systems or cooperation with social projects in order to reduce inequality. Sustainable development is primarily a set of measures that cannot be separated from nature, people or the economy.
TASIGO Sustainability Goals
Goal 3
Good health and wellbeing
Our eco-initiatives serve guests by enriching their travel experience, making it more comfortable and healthier. At the same time, we monitor the impact of any eco-idea on changing the situation in the city and how innovation can affect the health of guests, residents of the region and the environment. We pay special attention to the products used by guests, caring not only for providing high-quality service, but also for their health. Replacing small plastic bottles with hygiene products in the bathroom with dispensers allowed us to choose excellent quality ecological cosmetics that fully meet high standards. At the request of the guests, we provide certificates so that they can have no doubts about the quality of the products.
Training in first aid is another measure to take care of the health of tourists and improve the education of staff. Unforeseen situations can also happen in the hotel, we are responsible for the guest throughout the entire period of his stay, therefore our employees undergo special training in first aid and are able to take care of everyone in case of health problems.
Goal 8
Decent work and economic growth
Sustainable and inclusive economic growth can drive progress, create decent jobs for all and improve living standards. Employees at TASIGO are not only responsible for their work, but also take initiatives. All proposals are discussed and considered by the management and many of the ideas are implemented in the hotel. One of our employees offered to organize a booth to collect unnecessary but high-quality items that the staff can bring from home; so many things got a second life, and together we minimized the amount of waste.
The TASIGO team consists of 90% local specialists. Each employee can choose a vocational training or retraining program, argue its need and, if the mentors respond positively, receive full financial support. Such motivation inspires employees to continue their professional development and allows not only to grow strong competitive specialists, but also immerses them in the hospitality industry, where everyone can be useful.
Goal 11
Sustainable cities and communities
A large city has a lot of industrial production, architectural and engineering facilities. All this has a devastating effect on the environment and the vital activity of its inhabitants. Rapid urbanization leads to an increase in the number of cities, congestion of infrastructure, a large amount of waste and pollution. The world's largest cities account for about 70% of global carbon emissions and over 60% of resource use. The operation of each building affects the development of the urban environment, which is why TASIGO hotels choose the approach of rational use of resources, the consumption of water and electricity is strictly taken into account and consumed in a limited amount, but it is quite enough to comfortably meet the needs of guests.
Kazan Palace by TASIGO and Neo Kazan Palace by TASIGO, located in the historical center, are vivid examples of city hotels where everything is thought out for the convenience of guests, and each service is provided with respect for nature.
Goal 12
Responsible consumption and production
Ensuring the transition to sustainable consumption and production patterns is one of the main goals of TASIGO. It is safe to say that our hotels have become pioneers among those participants in the tourism and hospitality industry who have embarked on the path of separate waste collection and competent waste disposal. We are supporters of the rational use of water - all expenses are strictly metered. Energy-saving light bulbs are installed throughout the hotel to save energy. Since the launch of hotels, we have studied the processes of sorting and collecting waste. Learning about the specifics of separate waste collection, we faced many barriers and practical problems: when the process is not established at the city level, private business becomes a pioneer, and in this it is helped by caring activists and volunteers.
Today we sort 18 different fractions of waste, separately send plastic, PET, tin, glass for recycling, organize the collection of hazardous waste. In 2021, we managed to process 83.5 tons of garbage, our merit is that this amount of waste did not end up in the landfill and did not become another contribution to the destruction of the environment.
Goal 17
Partnership for Sustainable Development
Any global goal is achieved faster in partnership with strong players. Collaboration, mentoring and mutual assistance are the best principles for a long-term and effective partnership.
We like to repeat that there is no and cannot be competition in sustainable development, that collaboration is the strength. Our competitors in the hospitality industry become partners in achieving common goals - social well-being and environmental protection.
Consolidation of the hospitality business, which includes hotels, suppliers and recyclers, is necessary to create an effective ecosystem that promotes new consumption norms.
At the local level, we build partnerships based on principles and values, a common vision and common goals, focused on the interests of people and the planet.
ESG principles
Every year, of Kazan Palace by TASIGO and Neo Kazan Palace by TASIGO release reports and plans for sustainable development, created in accordance with the rules of ESG reporting, which are used by large companies, in various sectors of the economy, which have chosen the path of sustainable development.
ESG criteria are used to estimate the investment attractiveness of the company, its sustainable development activity and evaluate strengths and weaknesses. Our goals are naturally integrated into the ESG system, we see the result of our actions during the performance analysis, we do not seek to achieve the highest scores in ESG, we understand that our environmental and social initiatives become a contribution to the successful future of the company. At the same time, we compare our achievements with ESG principles, which allow us to assess the effectiveness of management and the implementation of eco-projects in more detail.
