KEY SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS
Sustainability is part of how we work, shaping the way we care for our environment, our resources, and every aspect of the guest experience.
COMMUNITY & HERITAGE
- Rebuilding with full sensitivity to its UNESCO-front location
- Historic silhouette maintained; new structural core inserted behind preserved heritage envelope
- Reuse of recovered stone for cascading terraces echoing traditional Dubrovnik’s garden walls
- Renewed Mediterranean horticulture strengthening the link between gardens, sea and Old Town (around 14.000 plants have been planted in the gardens, mostly Mediterranean: bitter orange tree, bougainvillea, immortelle plant, myrtle, lavender, bay leaf tree, agave, pittosporum, oleander, aloe vera, oregano, sage, magnolia, caper, sea fennel, rosemary etc.)
- Integration of local artists and cultural identity within the property
- Active cooperation with local community
NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
- Complete elimination of heating oil
- Heat pump system integrated with seawater technology for both heating and cooling
- Central Building Management System (BMS) for energy optimisation
- LED lighting, triple-glazed windows and high-performance façade
- Full smart-room system regulating lighting and temperature
- Sensors on balcony doors and windows preventing unnecessary energy loss
- Sustainable irrigation systems for Mediterranean landscape
- Optimised pool water exchange procedures
- Water-efficient taps and showers throughout the property
GUESTS
- Introducing guests to Dubrovnik’s heritage and local awareness from arrival
- Curated authentic excursions offered in cooperation with trusted local partners and guides
- Digitalised guest journey reducing paper use and improving seamless communication
- Natural materials prioritised in interiors
- Sustainable, responsibly sourced in-room products and cosmetics
- Reduced single-use plastics and recyclable packaging
- Plastic-conscious breakfast presentation
- Menus based on local procurement, seasonal ingredients and reduced food waste
EMPLOYEES
- We care for our employees by providing a safe, supportive and respectful working environment
- Investment in training, professional development and long-term career growth
- Additional health support and wellbeing initiatives
- Sustainability embedded in daily operations and service culture
PARTNERS & MINDFUL GROWTH
- Strong local procurement policy supporting Croatian producers
- Collaboration with local suppliers aligned with sustainability values
- Responsible sourcing criteria integrated into procurement decisions
- Sustainable technologies integrated into core infrastructure
- Long-term efficiency and reduced environmental footprint
- Measured, transparent and responsible development approach
- Ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, with short- and long-term sustainability priorities defined and aligned at least once per year to ensure progress across all pillars