YAYS Concierged Boutique Apartments Entrepothaven

Boosting Sustainable Tourism Through Certification

EUROPEAN GOOD PRACTICE COLLECTION 2021

NOMINATION FORM

Please send until 6^th August 2021 to (herbert.hamele@ecotrans.de / cc diego.nunez@ecotrans.de)

NOMINATING CERTIFICATE

Green Globe

Contact Person:

bcox@greenglobe.com

NOMINATED BUSINESS

YAYS Concierged Boutique Apartments Entrepothaven

Internet contact

WWW.YAYS.COM

Size of business (if known)

Medium (from 50 to 249)

Category

Serviced accommodation

Country

Netherlands

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Contact Person at the nominated business

t.branderhorst@yays.com

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

according to following SDGs on Tourism4SDGs.org:

Please indicate very briefly their exemplary or innovative actions and measurable achievements (including quantified results if known)

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for tourism including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

YAYS Entrepothaven is firmly committed to its sustainability goals and has implemented green measures to minimize environmental impacts. The entire property has LED lighting and energy efficient washing machines have been installed along with water saving dual flush toilets in bathrooms. YAYS responsibly tracks all waste generated at the property and has partnered with Renewi, a waste company that converts different types of waste into renewable energy.

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change. By reducing its carbon footprint, in the transport and accommodation sector, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

SDG 14 – Life below Water

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Tourism development must be a part of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources.

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SDG 15 – Life on Land

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

SDG 8 - Decent work and Economic Growth

Tourism, as services trade, is one of the top four export earners globally, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, particularly for youth and women, and policies that favour better diversification through tourism value chains can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.

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SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism has the ability to strengthen private/public partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders – international, national, regional and local – to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

 n line with its CSR responsibilities, YAYS Entrepothaven supports local charity events such as the OHG-Run organised by the Buurtcooperatie OHG. The OHG Loop was first launched in 2015 and originated from a local initiative started by the OHG Neighborhood Cooperative to connect local residents through sport. Unfortunately, the annual event had to be cancelled this year due to corona restrictions, but it is hoped the Run will resume in 2021.

In addition, YAYS Entrepothaven staff members participate in the annual Amsterdam City Swim (ACS) that takes place within the beautiful iconic canals of the capital city. Founded in 2011 by fourteen friends, each year the people of Amsterdam swim together to raise money for research on ALS, a deadly motor-neurone disease. The YAYS Entrepothaven Swim Team happily contribute to fundraising for this worthwhile charity event.

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