EREK's Self-Assessment Tool Tourism sector (hotels and restaurants) Strahinja Mladenović ENVIROS, s.r.o. (CZE) EREK Bulgaria workshop - Resource efficiency in the tourism sector Sofia, 13.09.2018

European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre Content About ENVIROS EREK Resource Efficiency in the tourism sector Aspects of Recourses Efficiency in the tourism sector Self-assessment tool and database Case studies Cleaner production with a focus on the tourism sector Demonstration of EREK’s self-assessment tool European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre About ENVIROS The international consulting company ENVIROS, s.r.o. based in Prague provides: Technical assistance in energy and environmental auditing, Assistance in the field of resource efficiency, Waste and the circular economy consulting, Energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting, Sustainable consumption and production, Securing project financing in the Central, South and Eastern Europe. European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

European Recource Efficiency Knowledge Centre Concepts Consolidate and multiply the knowledge in a resource efficiency domain; Enhance the support and advising to SMEs and companies; Promote resource efficiency support measures for SMEs. European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Recource Efficiency in tourism sector Resource efficiency - getting the most value out of resources such as energy, water and materials. The benefits of introduction of resource efficiency in the hotel business: Increased profit; Improved environmental performance; Positive economic impact: reduced materials costs reduced energy, labor, transport and waste costs. More positive reviews! European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Resource Efficiency in tourism sector Current situation Future activities 3rd largest activity in the EU is tourism (after distribution and construction) Dominaed by SMEs Involving a big diversity of services and professions Ecolabel – labeling system Actions with the Europe 2020 strategy Smart growth: Innovation Sustainable growth: Resource Efficiency Inclusive growth European Destinations of Excellence „EDEN“ European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Aspects of Resource Efficiency in tourism sector Tourism as a tool in the global sustainable development Plan and implement measures in the hotels' management: effective use of resources (materials, water, energy) use of renewable energy and increase energy efficiency management of solid waste and wastewater treatment. European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre Low-Middle cost measures that hotels and restaurants can implement to start saving resources Improve your waste and energy management Develop a Waste management plan for your enterprise Introduce Energy management system and EnMS software Insulation of hot-water pipeline, thermal insulation of the building envelope, etc. Identify your energy saving potentials Lighting improvements (e.g. introduction of LED lights) HVAC systems Rainwater and greywater utilization Train your staff (personnel) in resource efficiency and inform your guests about “green activities” European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre Effect of the local environment on resource efficiency measures Consider two easy elements – your local climate and local suppliers. In Southern Europe – solar and geothermal energy can be easily utilized In Northern and Eastern Europe rainwater and snow collecting Sustainable food procurement policy (local “bio-organic” supplier) European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Visualization of EREK’s self-assessment tool www.resourceefficient.eu European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Cleaner Production assessments and monitoring The measures for cleaner production: Efficient use of energy, water and materials Reduction of waste and emissions generation Use of renewable energy sources Use of nontoxic and not harmful for the environment and human materials Continuous improvement of the environmental awareness of the hotel guests and staff European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Cleaner production with a focus on the tourism sector in Bulgaria Developing tourism industry in Bulgaria Bulgarian tourism industry suffers from social problems such as lack of staff, work migration, etc. Lack of environmental management systems Need for raising awareness about the importance of sustainable development in the tourism sector. Cleaner production with a focus on the tourism sector in Bulgaria Development of a system of the environmental quality label for tourism services and attractions Development of a national system for assessment of tourism enterprises‘ sustainable development Annual awards for quality and sustainability European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Measure from the Database European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

Good practice from the Database European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre Case study Spa Hotel Fairy, Troyan, Bulgaria Geothermal spring (3000 l/min) Information to the guests for the environmental policy LPG savings: 1,4 t/y Electricity saving: 9600 kWh CO2 savings: 11,43 t/y Investment : 1000EUR Savings: 1963 EUR/y Payback period: less then 1 year Instructions and training of the personnel on resource efficient behavior LED lighting on the common areas Electricity saving: 241 kWh CO2 savings: 164 t/y Investment : 304EUR Savings: 75 EUR/y Payback period: aprox 4,1 year Installation of a 30 kW heat pump LPG savings: 20 t/y CO2 savings: 63 t/y European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre Web-based online self-assessment tool Go to: www.resourceefficient.eu/en European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Centre

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Ing. Strahinja Mladenović ENVIROS, s.r.o. Dykova 10, Prague – Vinohrady Czech Republic +420 720 955 949 strahinja.mladenovic@enviros.cz