Sustainability – Day One

Environment & resources

A practical system for water, energy, waste and emissions.

Our environmental policy is built around prevention: identify risks early, use natural resources efficiently, separate waste correctly, reduce air, water and noise pollution, train employees and continuously improve the management system.

Water

Linen and towel reuse choices help reduce unnecessary water and detergent use.

Energy

Energy-efficient equipment, employee awareness and performance tracking support lower consumption.

Waste

Waste is reduced at the source, separated, reused where possible and directed to recycling streams.

Emissions

Energy, water, fuel and cooling systems are monitored as part of greenhouse gas management.

Focus area	How we act	Guest contribution
Linen and towels	Offer reuse choices and avoid unnecessary washing cycles.	Leave towels hanging for reuse; place them on the floor only when replacement is needed.
Batteries	Collect used batteries safely through reception instead of general bins.	Bring used batteries to reception.
Recycling	Support separation in shared spaces and back-of-house operations.	Use marked separation points for paper, packaging, glass and other recyclables.
Transport	Encourage public transport access to local cultural and natural areas.	Ask Guest Relations for public transport guidance before booking a private transfer.

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Awareness & education

We make sustainability visible before it becomes a problem.

The environmental awareness materials in the asset folder cover carbon footprint, water footprint, pollution, waste separation, hazardous waste, packaging, waste oils, public transport and the 3R hierarchy. On the page, we translate those training topics into guest-friendly actions and staff operating habits.

ReduceUse only what is needed: water, energy, paper, food, packaging and chemicals.

ReuseGive usable materials a second life, from towels and linens to operational supplies.

RecycleSeparate waste correctly so materials can return to a responsible recovery stream.

Carbon footprintEnergy, transport, food choices and product life cycles all influence emissions. We monitor operational sources and encourage lower-emission choices.

Water footprintWater is embedded in daily comfort. Towel and linen choices, efficient equipment and careful housekeeping help protect freshwater resources.

Plastic and packagingSingle-use materials are reduced where practical, separated where unavoidable and handled through appropriate recovery channels.

Waste oils and hazardous wasteSpecial waste streams are kept out of drains and general waste so they can be collected, stored and transferred responsibly.

Guest actions

Small choices that protect a big coastline.

Our guest guidance is simple, visible and practical. These are the actions that make the stay lighter without taking comfort away.

Choose thoughtful linen changes

Request linen changes when needed and help reduce water, energy and detergent consumption.

Use public transport where possible

Day One Beach Resort & Spa is in central Alanya, with access to public transport toward cultural and touristic areas.

Respect beaches and marine life

Keep beaches clean, avoid leaving waste behind and protect coastal habitats during every visit.

Visit nature responsibly

Stay on marked paths, follow local rules and choose operators that respect nature and local communities.

Community & local economy

Local participation is part of how the hotel buys, plans and hosts.

Our purchasing and destination policies prefer local, ethical, lower-impact and culturally rooted products and services. We look for suppliers who manage waste, reduce packaging, respect environmental rules and support regional cuisine, crafts and traditions.

Local suppliers firstRegional producers, craftspeople, farmers, guides and small businesses are actively considered in procurement.

Entrepreneur visibilityLocal entrepreneurs can be supported through stands, showcases, guest guidance and experience referrals.

Shared destination planningMunicipality departments, tourism platforms, schools, universities, cooperatives and civil society networks are part of the collaboration map.

Partner group	Possible collaboration
Environmental foundations and recycling partners	Beach cleaning, battery collection, awareness materials and pilot recycling projects.
Tourism associations and city councils	Local tourism strategy, cultural route promotion and stakeholder meetings.
Alanya Municipality and local public bodies	Coastal care, climate adaptation, tourism planning and responsible destination goals.
Schools and universities	Training, internships, seminars and youth sustainability projects.
Cooperatives and women-led initiatives	Local food, soaps, textiles, crafts, gift items and fair sales opportunities.

Cultural heritage

Alanya is not a backdrop. It is a living heritage landscape.

Our cultural heritage policy asks us to inform guests, avoid harm to historic and natural assets, support legal conservation practices and cooperate with local museums, municipalities and civil organizations.

Use official paths and respect signs, barriers and conservation rules.
Choose licensed guides and local experiences that benefit the community.
Do not remove stones, plants, shells or historical fragments from sites.
Verify opening hours before visiting museums and archaeological areas.

Red Tower and Alanya harbor — Red Tower and harbor

Historic Alanya shipyard — Seljuk shipyard

Alanya Archaeology Museum reference — Archaeology museum

Alanya Castle

A layered open-air heritage landscape with Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman traces. Visit with time, water and respect for the historic fabric.

Red Tower

A 13th-century Mediterranean defense landmark connected to the harbor and shipyard story.

Damlatas and Dim caves

Natural cave systems with sensitive formations. Follow visitor rules and keep touching to a minimum.

Beaches and waterfalls

Damlatas, Cleopatra and nearby nature areas are best enjoyed with low waste, reef-safe habits and responsible transport.

Museums and memory

Alanya Archaeology Museum, Ataturk House and local memory sites connect the stay to the region’s social history.

Ancient routes

Side, Perge, Aspendos and other regional sites can be explored with planning that supports licensed local guides.

Destination field guide

Use the region well, not just often.

These local images turn the heritage policy into a practical visitor lens: go slowly, verify site rules, support licensed local services and leave every place easier to protect for the next guest.

Alanya castle panorama — **Castle panorama**Plan enough time and stay on marked routes.

Historic Seljuk shipyard — **Shipyard**Choose local guides who explain conservation context.

Historic coastline and harbor wall — **Harbor walls**Follow public access rules around fragile structures.

Alanya from above — **Urban nature**Balance sightseeing with public transport where possible.

Manavgat waterfall — **Waterfall route**Stay on paths and keep food packaging contained.

Natural river landscape — **River habitat**Respect local biodiversity and quiet areas.

Ancient Side ruins — **Ancient Side**Use official walkways and avoid climbing on ruins.

Local historical site — **Local memory**Buy local, ask questions and keep the story circulating.

Governance, people & safety

A responsible hotel also protects people.

Our social policies cover child rights, gender equality, equal opportunity, ethical work, occupational health and safety, food safety, emergency preparation and continuous training. The public page keeps emergency guidance useful while avoiding personal staff phone numbers.

Child protectionNon-discrimination, best interests of the child, right to life and development, and participation are treated as core principles.

Gender equalityEqual opportunity, equal pay for equal work, career access and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

Food safetyHACCP-oriented hygiene practices from purchasing and storage through preparation and service.

Work lifeHealth checks, training, first aid awareness, fire drills, risk prevention and employee well-being measures.

Safety area	Public-facing guidance
Emergency number	Call 112 in Turkey for emergency help.
Hotel team structure	Emergency, first aid, fire, evacuation and communication responsibilities are assigned internally.
Guest reporting	Report hazards, spills, suspicious packages or safety concerns to reception immediately.
Continuous readiness	Training, drills and internal lists are reviewed so teams know their roles during incidents.

For privacy and security, individual employee phone numbers from internal emergency rosters are not published on this page.

Policy library

The complete sustainability framework.

Each policy below is written in public-facing English and condensed for clarity while preserving the operational intent of the source documents.

[vc_toggle title=”KY.P.01 Sustainability Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”true” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]Day One Beach Resort & Spa commits to sustainable development by balancing economic, environmental and social needs without harming the living conditions of future generations. The policy prioritizes biodiversity, clean beaches, local employment, local culture, renewable and natural resource awareness, pollution prevention, zero-waste thinking and compliance with national and international regulations.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.02 Sustainable Purchasing Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]We prefer suppliers and partners that use quality, environmental and occupational health systems; reduce harmful impacts; follow environmental legislation; manage resources without damaging ecosystems; reduce waste and packaging; offer recyclable, recycled, organic, vegan, local or lower-impact alternatives; and reflect regional cuisine, culture and traditions.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.03 Environmental Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]The hotel identifies environmental risks, uses natural resources efficiently, reduces and separates waste, prevents pollution and follows all environmental laws and administrative requirements. Training and continuous improvement are part of the environmental management philosophy.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.04 Child Rights Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]We respect the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: non-discrimination, best interests of the child, the right to life and development, and the right to participation. Legal and administrative precautions are taken to protect children and support a safe, respectful guest environment.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.05 Energy Efficiency Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]We set goals to reduce consumption, follow standards and regulations, include energy awareness in training, cooperate with stakeholders, research efficient equipment and technology, document and review the energy management system, and prepare for energy risks or emergencies.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.06 Quality and Food Safety Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]Day One Beach Resort & Spa follows legal requirements, protects stakeholder interests and applies food safety principles from raw material purchasing to production, presentation and storage. Hygiene rules are managed in line with HACCP principles, with continuous training and improvement.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.07 Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]We support gender equality across departments, equal opportunity, equal pay for equal work, balanced task distribution, equal career access, education, work-life balance and the presence of women in management. Harassment, discrimination, coercion and abuse are not tolerated.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.08 Local Environment and Cultural Heritage Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]The hotel informs stakeholders about cultural heritage, supports the balance between protection, use and continuity, introduces local food, activities, culture and traditions, and contributes to local economic value while respecting natural and cultural assets.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.09 Social Responsibility Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]We support social responsibility projects that create positive environmental, social and economic impact, raise awareness, support disadvantaged groups, strengthen civil society and private sector cooperation, and provide help in disaster situations where appropriate.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.10 Work Life, Equal Opportunity and Business Ethics Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]The policy covers green workplace practices, sustainable human resources, employee health, public transport encouragement, no employment under 18, human rights across the supply chain, ethical rules, occupational health and safety committees, training, first aid, fire drills, ergonomic improvements, equal opportunity and support for local employment.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.11 Environmental Policy Revision Record” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]This document repeats the environmental policy framework and records the management system reference under a separate document number. It reinforces resource efficiency, waste reduction, pollution prevention, employee training, legal compliance and continuous improvement.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.12 Destination Participation and Sustainable Tourism Planning Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]The hotel identifies collaboration areas with environmental foundations, tourism associations, city councils, recycling organizations, sustainable tourism platforms, Alanya Municipality, schools, universities, neighborhood representatives, cooperatives and women’s associations. Example actions include beach cleaning, education support, local purchasing, seminars and shared destination promotion.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.13 Greenhouse Gas Emission Management Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]Energy, water, fuel and cooling-system emissions are monitored and recorded. Fluorinated gas equipment is checked for leaks, efficient equipment is prioritized, renewable alternatives are explored, waste and low-emission transport choices are supported, employees receive awareness training and the policy is reviewed annually.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.14 Local Entrepreneurs Support Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]The hotel supports regional development by prioritizing local products and services, considering local tradespeople, artisans, farmers and small businesses, offering visibility for local entrepreneurs, working with local guides and transport providers, and informing guests about local services.[/vc_toggle] [vc_toggle title=”KY.P.15 Historical and Cultural Heritage Protection Policy” style=”simple” color=”default” size=”md” open=”false” el_class=”ds-policy-toggle”]The hotel respects Alanya’s movable and immovable cultural assets, avoids harmful or visually polluting practices, trains staff, informs guests about Alanya Castle, the shipyard, Red Tower and ancient sites, cooperates with museums and public bodies, reports heritage discoveries during works, and monitors practices through the sustainability committee.[/vc_toggle]

Source coverage

What was included from the asset folder.

The page uses the available sustainability policies, guest environmental guidance, emergency structure, local feedback form, heritage documents and extracted images. Turkish source titles were converted into English public-facing labels.

Source group	Included on the page as	Notes
KY.P.01 to KY.P.15 policy documents	Policy library, compass, governance, environment, purchasing, community and heritage sections	All hotel references normalized to Day One Beach Resort & Spa.
Environmental awareness training and guest cards	Linen, towel, battery, recycling and public transport guest action cards	Guest-facing text rewritten in clear English.
Local people and entrepreneur feedback form	Community participation and feedback philosophy	Used as the basis for stakeholder access and local impact questions.
Emergency team list	Governance and safety table	Public number 112 retained; personal staff phone numbers intentionally excluded.
Alanya Castle and Side official guide materials	Responsible heritage route and visit guidance	Exact opening hours are not published because they can change; guests should verify before visiting.
Historical places and museums presentations	Heritage mosaic, route cards and visual storytelling	Duplicate presentation content was used once to avoid repetition.
Extracted media folder	Hero, section images, guest cards and heritage mosaic	Images load from the public WordPress upload path.