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mental practices and a more developed engagement with organisational
and social aspects than observed in several other contexts.
Within the environmental dimension, the Greek sample demonstrates
a clear dominance of high implementation over low implementation for
most core practices. A large share of respondents report high implemen-
tation of waste handling infrastructure, resource efficiency objectives re-
lated to electricity and water consumption, and waste reduction mea-
sures, while very low implementation is reported by only a small propor-
tion of the sample. This suggests that environmental sustainability prac-
tices are widely embedded within Greek accommodation businesses and
are implemented as part of standard operational routines.
More advanced environmental practices also show relatively high lev-
els of implementation compared to other countries. For measures such
as sensor-based water technologies and greenhouse gas emission reduc-
tion objectives, the share of respondents reporting high implementation
remains substantial, while low implementation is less pronounced. This
indicates a more advanced stage of environmental sustainability adop-
tion, potentially supported by stronger policy frameworks, market expec-
tations, or accumulated experience within the sector.
The social dimension of sustainability appears more consistently im-
plemented than in several other country contexts. Practices related to or-
ganisational responsibilities, such as the presence of dedicated sustain-
ability teams or coordinators and structured internal procedures, are re-
ported as highly implemented by a relatively large share of respondents,
while low implementation is comparatively limited. This suggests that so-
cial sustainability in Greek accommodation businesses is more frequently
supported by formal roles and internal arrangements rather than relying
solely on informal practices.
In addition, several practices in Table 6.18 relate to the articulation and
coordination of sustainability within organisations. Sustainability strate-
gies, action plans, and formal policies show relatively high levels of im-
plementation, with fewer respondents reporting very low implementa-
tion. This pattern indicates that sustainability in Greece is more often ap-
proached through explicitly defined organisational frameworks that con-
nect environmental and social practices into a more coherent approach.
Overall, the Greek results presented in Table 6.18 point to a sustain-
ability status quo characterised by high implementation across environ-
mental practices, more formalised social sustainability arrangements,
and stronger use of organisational instruments to support sustainabil-

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