Sustainability

Waterman Gava Milna Resort is fulfilling its responsibilities to respect human rights by identifying any impact on these rights, caused by or directly linked to the company, and providing remediation through legitimate processes. The company has no tolerance towards any form of harassment and discrimination, whether they are based on race, sex, religion, nationality, social status, color, age, disabilities, political opinion, or any other basis, not only within the workplaces but also in all business relations. One’s qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience are the only criteria for employment or any other kind of hiring. Waterman Gava Milna Resort respects freedom of association. Any employee has the right to join a labor union and she or he will therefore not be discriminated against in any way or suffer intimidation or harassment. The company is committed to cooperate in good faith and constructively with legally recognized trade unions or works councils.

The company ensures that the conditions of all workplaces meet the relevant health and safety regulations so that the risk of injuries and health risks are reduced to a minimum. Health and safety training, conducted by professionals, is provided for every employee depending on their specific workplace. The company applies all applicable provisions regarding labor rights such as working hours, wages, overtime, vacation, etc. The employees are taught about their rights as well as obligations through labor contracts, internal rulebooks, notice boards, and their managers.

All forms of forced labor and human trafficking are strictly prohibited by the company’s policies. An individual who is under 18 (a minor) cannot be employed in jobs that may threaten her or his safety, health, morals, or development. The company respects and protects children’s rights from all forms of abuse, especially forms of sexual abuse. All employees are instructed to immediately report any suspicious behavior that could be recognized as inappropriate in any way, as are all individuals (guests, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.) with whom the company has business relations. Waterman Gava Milna Resort reserves the right to amend this Human Rights Policy at any time.

Waterman Gava Milna Resort places great value on operating our business with a high degree of ethical, social, and environmental responsibility; therefore, we joined the Travelife association – an initiative for sustainable tourism – in 2013.

In order to achieve sustainability, we commit to the following objectives:

• Ensure ongoing education for our staff so that they are fully aware of our sustainability policy and that they are committed to implementing and improving it.
• Educate our guests in order to encourage them to adopt sustainable management practices but also to raise awareness.
• Establish action plans on sustainability practices with a regular and consistent monitoring system.
• Integrate sustainability practices into all our operations and business decisions.
• Inform all our suppliers of our Environmental Policies and monitor their performance to ensure that the goods and services they provide meet our environmental criteria.

As a part of the Travelife association, we commit to achieving the Travelife Gold award standards.

In our continuous effort to reduce our environmental footprint and optimize resource consumption, Waterman Gava Milna Resort implements the following energy-saving initiatives:

• We ensure that all purchased heavy and light equipment is rated as energy efficient (grade A), both now and in the future.
• We are working on increasing our energy efficiency through cooperation with the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund on the building's façade insulation.
• We will use energy-efficient LED lighting systems and CFL fluorescent tube retrofits.
• We will continue with the further installation of solar panels in our Resort.
• We will ensure that all staff members are trained, and guests are properly informed, regarding energy conservation.

Recognizing the importance of water as a precious natural resource, Waterman Gava Milna Resort actively implements the following water-saving measures:

• Gardens are irrigated using backwash and wastewater from the swimming pools.
• To reduce water consumption to a more sustainable level, we use automatic pressure regulators along with eco-friendly faucet aerators that mix water with air to maintain pressure while reducing usage.
• Accommodation taps and showers will be equipped with automatic water flow restrictors for even better efficiency and regulation.

Waterman Gava Milna Resort is dedicated to reducing its environmental footprint through efficient waste management practices:

• We actively minimize the use of paper and plastic for both our staff and our guests.
• We will continue to work on the recycling and reuse of paper.
• We purchase products in bulk whenever possible and work closely with suppliers to reduce packaging and transportation impacts.

Surrounded by the unique Mediterranean environment, Waterman Gava Milna Resort is deeply committed to protecting the local ecosystem and its biodiversity:

• When sourcing greenery, we focus on selecting plants that are native to our island, such as olive trees, to preserve the island's natural habitat.
• We are actively dedicated to marine protection; in 2015, our beaches were awarded the White Flag certification for cleanliness and environmental excellence.

Waterman Gava Milna Resort believes in supporting sustainable business endeavors within the local community. We are committed to supporting a wide range of initiatives and events that bring social and environmental benefits. We have a long tradition of supporting our local population, whether through employment opportunities, promoting regional products in our shops, or hosting art shows at our resort.

Employees' working conditions are of the utmost importance to Waterman Gava Milna Resort. This is why we ensure a positive working atmosphere, consistent communication, and, above all, safety at work in accordance with the law.

Waterman Gava Milna Resort prioritizes local residents when it comes to employment opportunities. This increases the likelihood of revenue being spent within our local community and helps prevent people from leaving the island in search of job opportunities. Furthermore, we actively cooperate with schools to provide professional job training opportunities for students within our Resort.

Waterman Gava Milna Resort purchases and promotes products from the local area. Whether sourcing seasonal fruits from local producers or showcasing their products in our souvenir shops, we actively participate in the development of local businesses.

Waterman Gava Milna Resort provides local residents with free access to our beach and spa facilities. Furthermore, we are involved in a project to build a football pitch for one of our local clubs, which we are also actively supporting with donations.