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1Introduction

Table 1.1 Alignment between sdgs and iso 21401 Sustainability Operationalisation
sdg Operationalisation of sustainability iso  synergy
sdg  . Have plans for Water risk as- a. Natural areas, biodiversity, flora
Clean sessment. and fauna
Water & . Do sewage treatment. a. Architecture and local construc-
Sanitation . Use water-saving equipment to tion impact
minimize water consumption. (e.g., a. Landscaping
water-saving showerheads and toi- a. Solid waste, effluents and emis-
lets) sions
. Set goals for reducing wa- a. Conservation and management
ter consumption and has regular of water usage
checking records.
a. Hazardous subst. management
sdg  .Favour the use of renewable a. Natural areas, biodiversity, flora
Affordable sources, furthermore, the share of and fauna
and clean renewable energy in total energy a. Architecture and local construc-
energy supply is monitored and managed tion impact
(e.g., solar panels on the roof). a. Solid waste, effluents and emis-
. Use the air circulation equip- sions
ment to ensure the air is not exces- a. Energy efficiency
sively ventilated, and excessive en-
ergy is used for cooling.
. Use equipment and practices to
minimize energy use (e.g., use led
lights to reduce power consumption
and purchase ‘Energy Star’ appli-
ances wherever possible).
sdg  . Everyone can get equal pay a. Hazardous subst. management
Decent for equal work and protecting the b.Local communities
work and rights of disabled to work. b. Work and income
Economic . Protecting the rights of labour, b. Work conditions
Growth child labour and women in indus- b. Cultural aspects
tries and promoting a safe working b. Health and education
environment. b. Native population
c. Economic viability of the organ-
isation
c.Quality and guest satisfaction
c. Health and safety of guests and
workers
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as a conceptual bridge between high-level sustainability objectives and
the integrated decision-making context of accommodation enterprises.
While Figure 1.1 provides a conceptual overview of how sustainabil-
ity dimensions intersect at the policy level, accommodation providers re-

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