SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

For a sustainable world:
• We value the evaluation, resolution, and feedback of suggestions and complaints from our guests, employees, and other stakeholders.
• In line with the understanding of sustainability, we conduct training to raise awareness among our employees and contribute to their development, ensuring that they play an active role at every stage.
• We comply with laws and regulations in all our activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY

• We evaluate the environmental impact and dimension of our activities within the framework of legal regulations and take steps to minimize our impact.
• We evaluate purchasing at the source to reduce our waste.
• We separate our waste by type and danger classification as effectively as possible. We deliver our waste to licensed companies appropriate for its classification.
• We aim to reduce the amount of waste.
• We only use hazardous materials and chemicals when necessary and in required quantities.
• We provide training to our personnel on waste separation and topics like zero waste, and we organize activities to raise awareness among our guests.
• We aim to reduce natural resource use by making the necessary infrastructure improvements and regularly monitoring usage.
• We raise awareness among our guests and employees about the conscious use of natural resources.

PURCHASING POLICY

• We prefer products with “recycled” and “eco-friendly” labels for the items we purchase for our hotel, contributing to nature conservation.
• By sourcing products/materials from local suppliers, we contribute to the local economy and work to reduce our carbon footprint. We track the proportion of local suppliers and aim to continuously increase this ratio.
• The purchase of endangered species is prohibited; we only purchase products allowed by law (quota, fishing seasons for bluefin tuna, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

• By employing local people, we contribute to the development of the region.
• Our principle is to create a fair and peaceful work environment where no discrimination is made, and equal opportunity is provided.
• We listen to our employees, implementing a communication model where ideas can be freely expressed and solutions are focused on.

CULTURAL AWARENESS POLICY

• We promote local natural and cultural heritage, as well as local products and services, to our guests through events and activities.
• We ensure the protection of local culture, traditions, and customs and do not allow discriminatory activities regarding opinions, ethnicity, religion, or vulnerable groups. We recognize that both tourists and workers from different cultures contribute to regional development and should be welcomed with hospitality.
• We support the preservation of historical and archaeological artifacts.
• We engage with the local community to ensure the protection of natural features and support historical and cultural preservation efforts.
• We support our stakeholders by promoting the local cuisine, activities, culture, and traditions (religious-cultural sites, natural wealth, biodiversity, etc.), providing training to our personnel, and informing our guests.
• We respect the traditions and history of the region, contributing to its economic, social, and cultural development.
• We develop or support community projects that contribute to local employment and the social and economic development of the community.

HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY

• We treat each other with respect.
• We act transparently, fairly, and inclusively, providing open and equal opportunities.
• We oppose any form of discrimination based on gender, language, race, age, socioeconomic status, education, ethnicity, religious beliefs, etc.
• We ensure that all our employees benefit equally from the social and fringe benefits and rewards we offer.

ACCESSIBILITY POLICY

• We carry out our activities considering the needs of individuals with special requirements (disabled persons, children, etc.), ensuring easy access to our products and services.
• We provide an environment where guests and employees with special needs or vulnerabilities can safely communicate and resolve their issues.
• We continuously monitor, measure, and, if necessary, correct and improve our sustainability management system's implementation and objectives.
• We prioritize accessibility, health, and safety standards for all guests, employees, and visitors with physical sensitivities or challenges, ensuring that their environment is arranged accordingly.

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS POLICY

• No child labor is employed in our hotel, and we expect the same sensitivity from all our business partners.
• We provide environments where children can express their thoughts, wishes, and emotions comfortably, contributing to their development and making them feel free and at ease.
• We give priority to serving children in our presentation areas.
• We raise awareness among our employees through training on children's rights and child abuse.
• We work to raise awareness of physical, verbal, psychological violence, or neglect by families towards their children.
• We ensure that children participating in activities are under adult supervision.
• We ensure that children in our care (mini clubs, etc.) are always supervised and handed over safely to their parents.
• We support projects related to the protection of children's rights.
• If we witness suspicious behavior involving children, we inform hotel management and, if necessary, seek help from the Social Support Line.

EMPLOYMENT, WOMEN’S RIGHTS, AND EQUALITY POLICY

• We ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, regardless of gender.
• We support the participation of women in the workforce in all our departments, providing equal opportunities.
• We operate under the "equal pay for equal work" policy without gender discrimination.
• By employing local people, we contribute to regional development.
• We ensure equal opportunities in career advancement.
• We provide a work environment that balances work and family life.
• We offer equal opportunities for women to take on management roles.
• We do not allow women to be subjected to any form of exploitation, harassment, discrimination, suppression, coercion, or defamation.
• We diversify and actively use communication channels to ensure that all employees can express themselves freely (complaint web channel/complaint box/mentor manager), and in necessary cases, we use the Social Support Line of the Ministry of Family and Social Policies.
• Regular training is provided to all employees on behavior towards special protected groups (women, children, disabled persons, interns, minorities, etc.).

We inform all our stakeholders about the issues outlined in our policies and ensure their participation.