ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY

We protect the environment within our facility, prevent pollution, and aim to reduce negative environmental impacts.

To achieve this, we:

• Comply with legal regulations and work to reduce environmental impact.
• Carefully separate waste based on source, group, and hazard class.
• Use hazardous substances and chemicals only when necessary and in appropriate amounts to reduce negative environmental effects and waste generation.
• Prefer recycled and eco-friendly labeled materials and create opportunities for reuse.
• Use single-use materials (paper, napkins, toilet paper, packaging, etc.) only as needed to reduce waste.
• Store waste properly according to its characteristics and deliver it to licensed facilities within legal time limits while keeping records.
• Use water, energy, and natural resources efficiently and share this awareness with employees, guests, and suppliers.
• Measure environmental performance, monitor goals, and aim for continuous improvement.
• Educate employees on environmental awareness and sensitivity.

CHILD RIGHTS POLICY

Children are entrusted to us as the future. Recognizing them as individuals, respecting their rights, and protecting them against all forms of psychological, physical, and commercial exploitation is our priority.

To ensure this:

• We do not allow child labor in our facilities and expect the same from all business partners.
• We provide environments where children can develop, freely express their thoughts, emotions, and needs.
• We train employees to recognize and prevent child abuse.
• We ensure adult supervision in activities involving children.
• We organize training and support projects to raise awareness about child rights.
• If we witness suspicious activities involving children, we inform hotel management and seek assistance from official authorities when necessary.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY

o protect our world from possible dangers, we use energy efficiently and set targets to reduce our energy consumption.

We:

• Follow national/international standards, laws, and regulations and voluntarily implement practices that reduce energy usage or continuously improve energy performance.
• Set targets and include energy efficiency topics in training programs to ensure employee participation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create shared awareness and goals regarding energy management.
• Research, purchase, and use energy-efficient products, equipment, and technologies.
• Document, share, update, and continually improve our Energy Management System.
• Evaluate energy risks and constraints and plan preventive measures.

WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY POLICY

We prioritize gender equality in our organization.

• We ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all employees regardless of gender.
• We support women’s participation in the workforce across all departments and offer equal opportunities.
• We act according to the “equal pay for equal work” principle.
• We ensure fair job distribution based on equality.
• We provide equal access to career opportunities.
• We establish training policies to support women's participation and awareness.
• We create a work environment that protects work-life balance.
• We support women’s participation in company management and offer equal opportunities.
• We strictly prohibit all forms of abuse, harassment, discrimination, coercion, or mistreatment toward women and acknowledge the value they bring to the world and our organization.

SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT POLICY

In line with our sustainable procurement approach, we expect our suppliers/solution partners to:

• Have internationally recognized Quality Assurance Management Systems, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, and environmental and sustainability certifications/ethics.
• Ensure that their production and procurement processes do not harm the environment and comply with environmental legislation.
• Use/consume resources appropriately without harming natural life and ecosystems, and comply with hunting bans.
• Work to minimize waste and manage it correctly, offer reduced or bulk packaging alternatives.
• Provide environmentally friendly, efficient, local, ethical, recyclable or recycled materials, organic, bio, vegan, cruelty-free, and chemical-free alternatives.
• Be domestic and local producers/service providers.
• Provide products/services that reflect/promote the cuisine, traditions, and culture of our country/region.

We value these principles and convey them to our stakeholder suppliers. We aim to create efficient procurement opportunities with our suppliers and minimize environmental impacts arising from procurement processes.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

Our organization is aware that the sustainability of nature and all its elements, as well as a sustainable environment, is essential for the healthy continuation of human existence. With this understanding, all activities are evaluated through a three-dimensional business approach, and decisions are made accordingly. The Sustainability Policy has been prepared to act as the constitution of our organization, aligned with founding values, fundamental working principles, business ethics, and global goals.

The Sustainability Policy serves as a guide for all operational and decision-making processes and covers all global stakeholders within our value chain, whether directly or indirectly affected.

1. Business Approach Focus Areas

Our Sustainability Policy is built on three directly related focus areas. Our organization believes that sustainable economic development is possible only through an inclusive approach, environmental and social awareness, and a healthy environment.

1.1. “Inclusive Development” Focus

Our organization adopts a sustainable business approach aligned with global goals, involving all employees, business partners, and stakeholders in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector.

Our “Inclusive Development” approach includes:

• Promoting the use of innovative technologies contributing to sustainable development.
• Ensuring stakeholder participation in decision-making by considering their expectations.
• Creating company culture awareness of sustainability among employees and stakeholders.
• Sharing sustainability practices and experiences with all stakeholders through active initiatives.
• Supporting sustainability throughout the supply chain.
• Measuring and evaluating the economic, environmental, and social impacts of all activities and taking corrective actions.
• Maintaining transparency, complying with ethical business rules, and combating corruption.

1.2. “Socially Responsible Human” Focus

Our organization conducts all processes prioritizing human health, supporting human development, and ensuring equal opportunity. We focus on creating innovative, reliable, and accessible work/living conditions that enhance sustainable human development.

Our “Socially Responsible Human” approach includes:

• Paying utmost attention to equal opportunity and public health, especially access to quality education.
• Developing and implementing practices for occupational health and safety improvements.
• Supporting local socio-economic development through community projects and collaborations.
• Improving working environments to enhance employee well-being and engagement.
• Ensuring equal rights in employment, career management, wages, and performance evaluations.
• Supporting women’s employment and active participation at all levels.
• Promoting personal development and global citizenship awareness among employees.

11.3. “Healthy Environment” Focus

Our organization prioritizes the protection of the environment and reduction of environmental impacts while conducting all operations. Environmental respect is considered a core value.

Our “Healthy Environment” approach includes:

• Measuring and reporting environmental impacts across all activity areas and taking improvement actions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of eco-friendly products and services.
• Preferring environmentally friendly products whenever possible.
• Continuously monitoring and improving energy efficiency efforts in all sectors.
• Increasing the use of renewable energy sources.
• Providing training and awareness programs on efficient water use for all stakeholders.