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Increased consumer awareness of global environmental issues and the growing demand for environmentally responsible tourism products worldwide has created significant opportunities for Sun International due to its decision to implement a group environmental management system (EMS) over the past few years.
The past year has been focused on consolidation of the group EMS standard and to the development of key strategies aimed at addressing those environmental challenges that still remain. Particular attention was given to: |
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The implementation of more responsible procurement practices and the identification and elimination of harmful food additives and chemicals; |
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Increasing local supplier content; |
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Identification and management of environmental risks; |
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Improved visibility and communication of the group environmental vision; and |
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Developing a resident skills base for more effective management of the EMS. |
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Sun International Group Procurement has also concluded a methodology for the assessment of suppliers in terms of environmental compliance. The process of measuring compliance in quantitative terms has begun, with suppliers subject to formal contracts being the first to be measured. When concluded, this project will enable Sun International to encourage suppliers to become aware of their environmental responsibilities and to strive to improve their compliance to environmental regulations and best practice.
Greater management commitment to sustainability and improved awareness by staff and guests has resulted in some significant achievements and the group remains ahead of any of its competitors in this field. The challenges created by climate change and the need for more efficient use of corporate resources in addressing the operational impacts of the group remains a short-term objective, one that will become less difficult as the EMS develops. |
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| More in the 2008 annual report |
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