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Hotel Botticelli Sustainability Policy. The first GSTC certified Hotel in the center of Florence
At Hotel Botticelli, located in the heart of Florence, we are committed to promoting responsible and sustainable hospitality, respecting the environment, enhancing the local community and ensuring the well-being of our employees, who we consider “internal guests”.
Hotel Botticelli: Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Who we are
Hotel Botticelli, in the heart of Florence, an oasis of responsible hospitality.
Our vision
We are aware that we must promote responsible tourism that respects the environment, enhances the local community and guarantees the well-being of our guests and our collaborators.
Our mission
We have identified 4 areas in which we want to demonstrate the application of our vision.
1. Environmental Sustainability
Our commitment: reduce our environmental impact.
CONCRETE ACTIONS
- In the Rooms:
- Reduction of Single-Use Plastic: reduction of the use of single-use plastic and bathroom products.
- Eco-Friendly Products: use of ecological and certified bathroom products.
- Energy Saving: research into low-consumption lighting systems and efficient management of air conditioning.
- Local Suppliers and Certified Supply Chain:
- Breakfast with local products: continuous selection of organic and local products when possible to guarantee freshness and support the Tuscan economy.
- Charter of Values of Sustainable Tourism: collaboration with suppliers who adhere to our principles of Collaboration, Conservation, Respect, Responsibility and Transparency.
- Waste Management:
- Separate Waste Collection: implementation work in all areas of the hotel.
- Responsible Disposal: compliance with current environmental regulations.
- We Plant Project:
- Active Support: participation in the Icon Collection initiative for reforestation and CO₂ emissions compensation.
- Every Stay Counts: a portion of our resources allocated to planting new trees.
- Guest Involvement: offering opportunities to actively participate in the project.
- Digitalization and Paper Reduction:
- Digital Check-in/out: online procedures to reduce paper documentation.
- Digital Internal Communications: use of digital tools to reduce printing.
2. Enhancement of the Local Community
Our commitment: supporting the economy and culture of the territory.
CONCRETE ACTIONS
- Local Suppliers: priority in the selection of Tuscan suppliers for goods and services.
- Local Crafts: promotion of Florentine crafts in the structure.
- Charter of Values of Sustainable Tourism: we have joined the Charter of Values of Sustainable Tourism in Tuscany and we are committed to collaborating with operators who share our vision for a tourism development attentive to the social dimension of the territory.
3. Well-being of our Internal Guests: the Collaborators
Our commitment: Creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
CONCRETE ACTIONS
- People Project: active participation in the Icon Collection project for the enhancement and training of staff.
- Personalized Training: tailor-made learning programs for professional and personal growth.
- Inclusive Environment: fostering a climate of collaboration, growth and inclusion.
- Sustainable Mobility of Staff:
- Use of Public Transport: promotion of the use of public transport to reach work.
4. Our Continuous Commitment
- Constant Monitoring: periodic checks to assess progress towards sustainability goals.
- Continuous Improvement: constant search for new practices and solutions to reduce our impact and maximize benefits for the environment and the community.
Join Us for a More Sustainable Future!
We are proud of our commitment and invite our guests and employees to be part of this journey towards more responsible hospitality.