Public – Private Partnership to advance low carbon and sustainable tourism:

Public – Private Partnershipto advance low carbon and sustainable tourism:

The headquarters are in Vienna, and it is represented in 35 developing countries.

UNIDO was set up in 1966 and became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1985.

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.

Joint UNIDO-UNEP Programme on Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP)

Global Network

The UNIDO–UNEP RECP Programme builds upon the capacities of 42 National Cleaner Production Centers (NCPCs) and Programmes (NCPPs) established worldwide

Five common service areas Awareness building and information dissemination Professional training In plant assessments/technical assistance Policy advice Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies

NEGATIVE ASPECTS

OF TOURISM Contribution with about 5,3% to

greenhouse effect

High consumption of resources

(water, energy) and production

of waste

Destruction of landscapes and

threat for biodiversity

Change of local cultures and

ways of living

Deficient participation of local

communities and unsatisfactory

working conditions etc

NEGATIVE ASPECTS

OF TOURISM Contribution with about 5,3% to

greenhouse effect

High consumption of resources

(water, energy) and production

of waste

Destruction of landscapes and

threat for biodiversity

Change of local cultures and

ways of living

Deficient participation of local

communities and unsatisfactory

working conditions etc

POSITIVE ASPECTS

OF TOURISM

It creates jobs

Important contribution to the

growth of the economy

New technologies are spread

Tourism brings people from

different nations and cultures

together

Cultural treasures and scenic

attractions are protected (they

attract visitors) etc

POSITIVE ASPECTS

OF TOURISM

It creates jobs

Important contribution to the

growth of the economy

New technologies are spread

Tourism brings people from

different nations and cultures

together

Cultural treasures and scenic

attractions are protected (they

attract visitors) etc

RECP & Tourism Industry

Objective: to support Green Industry by improving resource

productivity and environmental

performance of industry and service sector

Objective: to support Green Industry by improving resource

productivity and environmental

performance of industry and service sector

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.

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

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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

Results

• 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) establishedCentre for Social and Environmental Responsibility (SERC) established

Hemus Hotel, Sofia

3 star hotel Situated in the very center of

Sofia 210 rooms Restaurant with 110 seats Lobby bar with 30 seats 85 employees

“The CP activities helped us in reviewing our processes and identifying options for improvement, specifically in energy and water consumption”

Valery Stoyanov, General ManagerHemus Hotel

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.

There could be different roads, but mutual goals…

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

GoalsGoals

Ensure compliance of its partner hotels with the Kuoni* Supplier Code of Conduct and thereby enhance the sustainability performance of its supply chain

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**

Enhance Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria in cooperation with its local partner SERC**

InterestsInterests

Reliable, competent and independent partner organization to provide CP and CSR assistance to the partner hotels

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

Foster demand for sustainable tourism and CP&CSR services provided by SERC

*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

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. 

“In a comprehensive approach, we address ethical, social and ecological aspects of our business” Kuoni

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

→ 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

improvedperformance of suppliers

improvedperformance of suppliers

The Travelife process consists of 4 steps:

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.

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

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

BENEFITING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

•Written community policy

•Choosing local suppliers

•Protecting children from sexual exploitation in tourism

•Corporate donations to communities

•Promoting local cultures & nurturing understanding

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

•Accurate water disposal system

•Customer information etc.

TREATING EMPLOYEES FAIRLY

•Written employees handbook

•Training of employees

•Treating people fairly (legal minimum wages,

paid overtime, benefits)

•Effective complaints procedure

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

Cost savings

Good relations with an important customer – Kuoni

Advantages to get new contracts in the future

Better reputation and image creation

(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.

Technical assistance for CP and CSR assessments

The knowledge and know-how on CP, CSR etc.

Reliable, competent, affordable and independent partner

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

Support received by hotels:

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

UNIDO-KUONI Partnership

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• Improved supply-chain performance

•Compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct

WIN-WIN Situation

KUONIKUONI

UNIDOUNIDO

Bulgaria

SERC

HOTELHOTEL

Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success...

Henry Ford

Petra Schwager

Cleaner and Sustainable Production ProgrammeEnvironment Management Branch UNIDO

Tel.: +43 1 26026 3749Fax: +43 1 21346 3749

e-mail: [email protected]/cp

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