CELEBRATIONS
ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
In 2021, Creta Maris Resort, as part of Metaxa Hospitality Group, launched the "Sustainable Supplies - Action for a Sustainable Future" program in collaboration with Local Food Experts, a pioneering initiative in the Greek hospitality industry. This comprehensive program aims to educate and support our supplier partners in adopting sustainable business practices, specifically focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. The program is a novel initiative for the Greek hospitality industry, with the participation of 10 partners/suppliers, initially from the Food & Beverages sector.
Through this initiative, we train our supplier partners to understand the principles of organic regenerative production and sustainable procurement, gradually building a group of sustainable suppliers.
The program is structured in five stages:
The program is structured in three cycles, with the first cycle focusing on supplier self-assessment and result analysis, the second cycle educating participants on sustainable manufacturing and regenerative agriculture, and the third cycle reassessing sustainable practices and awarding certification.
In 2023, we commenced the inclusion of suppliers' land in EU Reg 2018/848 for Organic Agriculture, with the goal of having each producer/supplier develop an Organic Product Code incorporating Organic Regenerative Agriculture practices.
The sustainability training revolves around 9 globally recognized ESG modules that guide suppliers in their green transition:
We will establish a process to evaluate our supply chain based on ESG criteria, focusing on environmental and social aspects, and we plan to implement this process from 2026 onwards, starting with our primary food and beverage suppliers.
We believe that our commitment to sustainable procurement and the "Sustainable Supplies" program will contribute significantly to our environmental and social responsibility goals, fostering a more regenerative future for our guests, suppliers, and the local community.
The Program in Numbers
TUI FIELD TO FORK GREECE
Creta Maris Resort is proud to be part of the TUI Field to Fork Greece program, an initiative of the TUI CARE FOUNDATION, in collaboration with Futouris & SFDO.
The program’s objectives are:
-Supporting Cretan farmers in their transition to organic regenerative farming
-Strengthening connections between farmers, Food Production Units (FPUs), hotels, and retailers.
-Offering guests the opportunity to experience regeneratively grown agricultural products through special tasting events.
The program focuses on promoting & supporting local farmers in adopting regenerative farming practices in Crete. This effort helps restore land, boost biodiversity, and raise awareness about sustainable food production across the tourism sector.
ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Creta Maris Resort’s Annual Sustainability Report describes in detail all the activities of Creta Maris in all the fields identified as Sustainability pillars, namely the Environment, People and Sustainable Hospitality.
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