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1Introduction

Table 1.1 Continued from the previous page
sdg Operationalisation of sustainability iso  synergy
sdg  .Preserve and cultivate of local a.Preparation and response to en-
Life on land planting tree species, strengthening vironmental emergencies
green landscaping and plant main- a. Natural areas, biodiversity, flora
tenance operations. and fauna
. Ensure the conservation of a. Architecture and local construc-
mountain ecosystems and increase tion impact
ecological diversity. a. Landscaping
. Being aware of, and mitigate a. Solid waste, effluents and emis-
activity with potential to disturb sions
wildlife and habitats around the a. Conservation and management
property.
of water usage
a. Hazardous subst. management

ments of iso 21401 for accommodation establishments. The table illus-
trates how abstract global goals such as clean water and sanitation, decent
work, responsible consumption or climate action can be translated into
specific management actions and performance areas within accommo-
dation operations. The Sustainable Development Goals represent pivotal
social guidance for sustainable transition and are increasingly becom-
ing important benchmark for the excellence and practical value of scien-
tific research and development projects. For example, research propos-
als, project proposals and scientific manuscripts are expected to demon-
strate the contribution of their outputs, deliverables and findings to sdg.
Given the multifaceted nature of tourism and its linkage to the Global
Sustainable Goals,thisbook adoptsthe following operationalisation of
sustainability of accommodation sector (United Nations Economic Com-
mission for Europe, 2023). By operationalisation of sustainability, we re-
fer to activities (practical steps) ensuring that iso 21401 standards con-
tribute to specific sdg indicators. Importantly, Table 1.1 does not imply a
one-to-one correspondence between individual sdgs and isolated prac-
tices. Instead, it demonstrates that iso 21401 operationalises sustainabil-
ity through integrated management domains that simultaneously con-
tribute to multiple sdgs. This alignment underscores the relevance of
iso 21401 as a practical instrument for embedding global sustainability
objectives into day-to-day accommodation management, while also pro-
viding a transparent framework for monitoring and reporting sustain-
ability performance.

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