H HOTELS COLLECTION ESG

Environmental, Social & Governance Commitment

As a family-owned hospitality group with deep roots on the island of Rhodes, H Hotels Collection is committed to maintaining strong and long-lasting relationships with the local community. This commitment is reflected through the Group’s role as a major local employer, its priority given to local suppliers, and its active contribution to the sustainable development of the island.

The ESG approach of H Hotels Collection integrates environmental protection, social responsibility, and ethical governance into its business strategy. Key priorities include the preservation of local natural and cultural heritage, the reduction of environmental impact across operations, and the continuous education and engagement of employees and stakeholders on sustainability-related matters.

At H Hotels Collection we make every effort to:

reduce our operational environmental impact
• actively protect human rights
• reduce, re-use, recycle
• contribute to the social and cultural activities of Rhodes
• increase employment
• training and development of our employees to ensure a positive and safe environment
• provide the highest level of services

People, the environment, and society form the core pillars of the Group’s ESG strategy. These principles guide all operations and decision-making processes, supported by ethical business conduct, transparency in policies, and fair treatment of employees, guests, and partners. Through the consistent implementation of ESG practices, H Hotels Collection aims to create positive long-term impact and contribute to sustainable development, while serving as a responsible example within the hospitality sector.

Certification

As a group of hotels, each hotel has the implementation of several management systems including ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 22000 food safety management and ISO 50001 energy management.  In addition, hotels follow the criteria relating to sustainable tourism as certified by Travelife and Green Key.

H Hotels Collection Sponsorship and Donations include:

Kolossos Basketball Club since 2014; the historical basketball team of Rhodes, founded in 1963, is among the leaders of the Greek Basketball League and has been renamed to “Kolossos H Hotels” after H Hotels Collection became its Grand Sponsor.
Roads to Rhodes Marathon: the official marathon that takes place annually each April on the island.

Dedicated to meaningful contributions, H Hotels Collection has supported the “Rhodes for Life”- annual walking against cancer and have donated to the local medical centre and hospital. We also organize an annual voluntary Blood Donation in association with organization Agios Ephraim, volunteer blood donors.

Further details on ESG actions, performance, and targets are available in the Group’s annual ESG and Sustainability Reports.