SUSTAINABILITY
Journey To Tomorrow
As an IHG hotel, we’ve embarked on Journey to Tomorrow; a set of commitments to drive change for people, communities and the planet over the next 10 years. As part of this journey, we are currently securing our Green Key Certification.
Created in Denmark in 1994, Green Key is a leading voluntary standard of environmental responsibility and sustainable operational excellence within the hospitality and tourism industry. Our hotel has undergone assessments to ensure compliance with Green Key standards relating to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and the implementation of seamlessly integrated sustainable practices across our hotel, without compromising on quality.
For us, the Green Key is not just a symbol; it’s a commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible tourism. Join us in making a positive impact and enjoy amenities and services which align with our shared sustainable values. Care to learn more? Here’s what we’ve done and will continue to do, as we pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Rooms
- Motion sensor switches for electricity
- Magnetic balcony door or window sensor for HVAC
- Low emissivity insulating glass
- Solar shading installed in South facing rooms
- Individually controlled VRV units
- LED lighting
- Bulk-size bathroom amenities
- Linen and towel reuse program
- Digital menus
- 20% of our housekeeping cleaning supplies are biodegradable
Hotel Systems
- IHG Green Engage environmental sustainability system
- Photovoltaic system used to operate outdoor pool
- Heat pump water heater used for indoor pool
- Heat recovery systems installed in the spa and ballroom
- Solar water storage tanks
- Roof insulation
- LED lighting, lighting modulation and natural light
- Installation of a REACH certified Carbon Remover Tank for kitchen cleaning
Waste Reduction & Recycling
- Hollistic waste management programme
- Organic food waste donated to local farmer for animal feed
- Repurposing bean coffee waste as fertilizer
- Repurposing of condemned linen
- Reduction in single-use products where possible
- Selection of recyclable single-use products where used
- Paper and cardboard donated to paper mills for recycling
- Recycling programme for coffee capsules, PMD, glass. light bulbs, batteries, cartidges, electrical appliances and cooking oil
- Digital menus available
- Adoption of zero-waste cooking methods
- Q1 2024 Waste Diverted from Landfill: 18,500 kg
Sustainable Travel
EV CHARGING STATION
- Electric vehicle charging station available in West carpark
- Download the Joltie way app to enjoy this service
- Cost: €0.476 per kWh
OTHER OPTIONS
- Bus: the No. 30 bus (My Mall - Parklane Ηotel) stop 100m from hotel offering direct access to: Old Town, Limassol Marina, Amathus Archaeological site, Mall
- Cycling: NextBike station 400m from hotel. Cycle to Old Town in 15 minutes.
- Walking: Exit the hotel and take a leisurely 40 minute walk along the seafront to discover the old town & the Limassol Marina.
Supporting LOCAL Micro-Producers
- Virgin Olive Oil | Producer: Akaki Grove, Akaki
- Oranges, mandarins and grapefruits | Producer: Akaki Grover, Akaki
- Apples, peaches, nectarines and apricots | Producer: Yiannis Panagiotou, Kyperounta
- All breakfast rusks | | Producer: George's Bakery & Confectionery, Omodos
- Pumpkins | Producer: Michalis Georgiou, Episkopi
- Raisins | Andreas Mavros, Avdimou
- Halloumi cheese | 'To Horko' Dairy farm, Kofinou
- Anari cheese | 'To Horko' Dairy farm, Kofinou
Akaki Grove
Akaki Grove is a certified organic olive and citrus grove with permaculture, agro-ecology and sustainability at its core. It aims to produce high quality products, working with the natural environment, instead of against it. Akaki Grove is one of the main micro-producers we support. Our virgin olive oil is sourced exclusively from the grove, alongside 95% of the oranges, mandarins and grapefruits they produce.
Recently the grove launched a circular economy initiative – KotKot Cyprus – that aims to tackle the problem of food waste in Cyprus, quite literally head-on. Akaki Grove rescues chickens from the slaughterhouse and allows them to retire on the grove, offering them bed and board. The chickens in turn eat pesky bugs which could otherwise damage the fruit, alongside food waste collected from a school in Nicosia, which would have otherwise gone straight to landfill. As an added bonus, the chickens produce natural fertilizer for the farm. Education lies at the heart of the fantastic initiative, teaching both younger and older generations about food production, sustainability and embracing a more circular lifestyle.
