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Public – Private Partnership
to advance low carbon and sustainable
tourism:
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UNIDO was set up in 1966 and became a specialized agency of the
United Nations in 1985.
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As part of the United Nations common system, UNIDO has
responsibility for promoting Sustainable Industrial Development
throughout the developing world, in cooperation with its 171 Member
States.
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The headquarters are in Vienna, and it is
represented in 35 developing countries.
Joint UNIDO-UNEP Programme on Resource Efficient
and Cleaner Production (RECP)
improves resource productivity and
environmental performance of
businesses and other organizations
and thereby contributes to
sustainable industrial development
and sustainable consumption and
production.
is the continuous application of an
integrated preventive environmental strategy to
processes, products and services to increase
efficiency and reduce risks to humans and
environment.
It specifically works to advance:
•Production efficiency
•Environmental conservation
•Human development
Global Network
Five common service areas
The UNIDO–UNEP RECP
Programme builds upon the capacities
of 42 National Cleaner Production
Centers (NCPCs) and Programmes
(NCPPs) established worldwide
 Awareness building and information
dissemination
 Professional training
 In plant assessments/technical assistance
 Policy advice
 Transfer of Environmentally Sound
Technologies
RECP & Tourism Industry
UNIDO has experience in the practical applications of RECP in the tourism sector and its supply
chain, particularly in the introduction of techniques and technologies related to CP, energy efficiency
and renewable energy as well as the incorporation of Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) elements.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS
POSITIVE ASPECTS
OF TOURISM
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It creates jobs
Important contribution to the
growth of the economy
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New technologies are spread
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Tourism brings people from
different nations and cultures
together
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Tourism
Industry
OF TOURISM
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greenhouse effect
Objective: to support
Green Industry by
improving resource
productivity and
environmental
performance of industry
and service sector
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attract visitors) etc
High consumption of resources
(water, energy) and production
of waste
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Destruction of landscapes and
threat for biodiversity
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Cultural treasures and scenic
attractions are protected (they
Contribution with about 5,3% to
Change of local cultures and
ways of living
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Deficient participation of local
communities and unsatisfactory
working conditions etc
UNIDO Tourism initiatives
UNIDO is the executing agency for GEF project in 9 African
countries to reduce the impact of tourism related land-based
activities on coastal waters
Member of the Marrakech Task Force on Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Projects in Bulgaria and Romania
Public-Private Partnership with Kuoni to advance low carbon
and sustainable tourism
According to the latest UNIDO survey:
• About 50 % of the UNIDO-UNEP NCPCs and NCPPs have undertaken tourism-related
projects implementing CP and CSR options in the accommodation sector and its supply chain →
more than 200 projects worldwide
Results obtained:
• Reduced production of waste, more efficient consumption of water, energy savings, better
working conditions and advanced market competitiveness
• Reduced pollution & emission of CO2 as a result of more resource-efficient operational
management
RECP project for the Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria
(2007-2010)
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Objective: to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the tourism
industry in Bulgaria by fostering the dissemination and the implementation of
Cleaner Production and Corporate Social Responsibility concepts
Activities
• Awareness building and
information dissemination
• Professional training
• In plant assessments/technical
assistance
• Policy advice
• Transfer of Environmentally
Sound Technologies
Results
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20 national experts trained on CP
20 national experts trained on CSR
CP and CSR activities implemented
in 20 hotels from 3 different areas
Promotion of Sustainable
Destination Management
Organizations
Economic, Social & Environmental
benefits
Centre for Social and Environmental Responsibility (SERC) established
Hemus Hotel, Sofia
CSR options
Clear bonus system based on individual
motivation
Better working conditions (modernization of
the staff rooms, air condition, etc)
Team building
Stimulation of cooperative initiatives and
internal communication
Training and information programmes for
the staff
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The CP activities helped us in reviewing our
processes and identifying options for
improvement, specifically in energy and water
consumption”
Valery Stoyanov, General Manager
Hemus Hotel
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3 star hotel
Situated in the very center of
Sofia
210 rooms
Restaurant with 110 seats
Lobby bar with 30 seats
85 employees
CP options
Benefits
Replacement of all
electrical bulbs with
energy saving ones
Energy savings of 47.5 MW per year
resulting in economic savings of BGN
6,800;
Reduced CO2 emissions
Replacement of the old
centrifuges with new
energy efficient ones
Energy savings of
123 MW per year resulting in
economic savings of BGN 17,370;
Reduced CO2 emissions
Replacement of the old
ironing machine with a
new energy efficient one
Energy savings of
23 MW per year resulting in economic
savings of BGN 3,260; Reduced CO2
emissions
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
There could be different roads, but mutual goals…
Partnership enhances synergy effects and enables to achieve goals in a most
sustainable and efficient way through using know-how, skills and available resources
of partners. It works when every partner contributes something special, unique and
essential to that another one may miss or is not specialized in.
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
KUONI
UNIDO
Goals
Ensure compliance of its partner hotels with
the Kuoni* Supplier Code of Conduct and
thereby enhance the sustainability
performance of its supply chain
Enhance Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria in
cooperation with its local partner SERC**
Reliable, competent and independent partner
organization to provide CP and CSR
assistance to the partner hotels
Foster demand for sustainable tourism and
CP&CSR services provided by SERC
Interests
*Kuoni is one of Europe’s leading leisure travel companies (10 000 employees
((full time equivalent)) in 40 countries). Head office is in Zurich. The Kuoni Group
was named “World’s Leading Tour Operator” at the World Travel Awards in 2008.
www.kuoni-group.com
** SERC is an NGO that was created within the UNIDO Programme and provides
services on RECP and CSR to the Bulgarian tourism sector. www.serc.by
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
“In a comprehensive approach, we address ethical, social
and ecological aspects of our business” Kuoni
Supplier Code of Conduct:
• Kuoni has been adding “ethical clauses” to the contracts with their
suppliers since 2007. The new provisions commit partner hotels to a
number of ethical actions, which include abiding by all local employment
laws, not tolerating sexual exploitation of children and any sexual or
religious discrimination, offering safe and hygienic workplaces, providing
legal minimum wages for the work performed and maintaining
environmental standards.
→ To exert a positive influence on the way Kuoni suppliers (hotel partners) go about their work –
Kuoni is applying the new auditing system Travelife: www.its4travel.com
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
 Travelife System is a sustainability recognition scheme that enables
businesses to actively promote their environmental and general
sustainability efforts
 Global brand that is dependable and stands for success
 Supported by various tour operators: TUI, Thomas Cook, Kuoni Group
etc.
 Certification system: Bronze, Silver, Gold Award
The Travelife process consists of 4 steps:
improved
performance
of suppliers
The System facilitates performance improvements while at the same time offering recognition and
reward for good practice in such fields as environmental management, fair trade and
community/employees relations.
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
MINIMIZING NEGATIVE IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT
• Environmental management plan
• Use of environmentally-friendly chemicals for cleaning
• Use of local plants for landscaping
• Energy efficient electronic card system & light-bulbs
• Water efficient showerheads & toilets
• Waste minimization
TREATING EMPLOYEES FAIRLY
• Accurate water disposal system
• Written employees handbook
• Customer information etc.
• Training of employees
• Treating people fairly (legal minimum wages,
paid overtime, benefits)
BENEFITING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
• Effective complaints procedure
• Written community policy
• Choosing local suppliers
• Protecting children from sexual exploitation in tourism
• Corporate donations to communities
• Promoting local cultures & nurturing understanding
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
Support received by hotels:
Advanced performance  Hotel benefits:
 Cost savings
 Technical assistance for CP and CSR
assessments
 Good relations with an important customer – Kuoni
 The knowledge and know-how on CP,
CSR etc.
 Better reputation and image creation
 Reliable, competent, affordable and
independent partner
 Advantages to get new contracts in the future
(e.g. environmental friendly), greater marketing opportunities
 Better working climate for employees
 Better market competitiveness and flexibility through
reduced costs and increased product value etc.
UNIDO-KUONI Partnership
Joint activities of UNIDO & Kuoni:
•Training for national experts and companies
•Awareness raising initiatives
•Assessment of Kuoni partner hotels by SERC
to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct
Target area – Black Sea Coast
Start of the partnership – October 2008
WIN-WIN Situation
UNIDO
Bulgaria
Environment
SERC
Environmental benefits
Social benefits
Community
Industry
KUONI
•Compliance with the
Supplier Code of Conduct
• Improved supply-chain
performance
Economic benefits
HOTEL
Coming together is a beginning,
staying together is progress,
and working together is success...
Henry Ford
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!
Petra Schwager
Cleaner and Sustainable Production Programme
Environment Management Branch UNIDO
Tel.: +43 1 26026 3749
Fax: +43 1 21346 3749
e-mail: [email protected]
www.unido.org/cp