Sustainability

Preserving our three natural worlds

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World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort

Named the World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards for the sixth year running, Sani embraces a multitude of sustainable initiatives under our sustainability programme, Sani Green.

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Environmental Responsibility

Scattered across 1,000 acres of nature reserve, Sani sits at the intersection of three beautiful, natural worlds: the sea, forest and wetlands. Recognised for six consecutive years as the ‘World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort’ at the World Travel Awards, we are deeply committed to preserving this environment and its rich mix of wildlife, as well as supporting the local community so that guests can experience the natural wonder of Sani for years to come.

Aerial view of private beaches, forest and wetlands

Zero Carbon Footprint Project

In 2020, Sani became the first carbon neutral resort in Greece. Today, 100% of the electricity it consumes is covered by Guarantees of Origin from renewable sources, while we continue to invest in reducing energy consumption, renewable energy and the electrification of operations and mobility, with the goal of achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.

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Discovering Wetlands at Sani Natural Reserve

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME

At the heart of our vision and values is the Sani Green programme, our commitment to sustainability. Under Sani Green, we are continuously working to improve our energy efficiency, renewable energy use, water conservation, waste minimisation and sustainable procurement. Our key Sani Green initiatives are supported by a set of policies and measurable targets, all in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Operations

At Sani, we systematically reduce energy and water consumption and the amount of waste sent to landfill. The electricity consumed is covered by Guarantees of Origin from renewable sources, while renewable energy generation is further supported by the Group’s Energy Community in Halkidiki. At the same time, we have eliminated single-use plastics from guest-facing areas and are progressively reducing them in back-of-house operations, where operationally feasible, while continuing to increase waste reuse and recovery.

Biodiversity

Preserving local biodiversity is of utmost importance to Sani, our Wetlands project focuses on protection and education. With an area of approximately 110 hectares, the wetlands are home to over 225 species of birds – with many of them rare and globally endangered. In 2025, more than 4,100 nature excursions and activities took place, up 10% year on year, with birdwatching trails among the most popular experiences.

Community

Sani is a keen supporter of the local community. From donations to local charities and institutions, creating a village library, church or playgrounds, to using local growers for over 60% of fruit and vegetables and opening our facilities to locals.

Biodiversity

In partnership with the Hellenic Ornithological Society, we run guided eco trips where guests can learn more about our vision for the future of sustainable tourism — including our carbon offsetting project in development in the wetlands.

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Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2025

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Uplifting the region

We are invested in the success and wellbeing of the local community, donating to charities and projects that enhance the region for locals by providing playgrounds or village libraries. We are also proud to sponsor local suppliers to help them follow sustainable practices, as well as monitor our supply chain for sustainable packaging and operations. We source ingredients from the freshest local produce, such as fragrant pine honey from the forest, and truffle and wild mushrooms from the Halkidiki mountains.

THE SANI DONATION INITIATIVE

Share your happiness with others and delight in the joy of sustainable giving, we invite you to pass on your unwanted clothes, shoes and toys to a new home with our donation initiative.
We will place a donation basket to leave any unwanted items in your room the day before you check out. Big or small, your pre-loved items will be gratefully received.

The Environmental Observatory Project

As an old growth Aleppo pine ecosystem, the regeneration of Sani Forest is vital to ensuring its longevity. We have created the Sani Environmental Observatory Project in partnership with the Forest Research Institute to preserve the forest, its wildlife and the surrounding wetlands. As part of the programme, 6,000 new Aleppo pine seedlings are being planted in Sani Forest, supporting the natural regeneration and resilience of the ecosystem. By closely monitoring Sani Forest and conserving its wildlife and forest trails, we aim to protect our surroundings for future generations.

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Since 2025, guest €1 donations at Sani Resort have supported the Thermaikos Biodiversity Project by iSea. Focused on protecting dolphin populations in the Thermaikos Gulf, the project monitors bottlenose, striped and common dolphins — all listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List. It has also expanded to the conservation of the thornback ray, a vulnerable species native to the region, with 2025 marking the first recorded hatching and successful release of a thornback ray in Greece. Through snorkelling excursions and Kids’ Club activities, guests are invited to engage with and learn more about this vital marine conservation effort.

Platter with rustic bread, olives and truffle oil

Our very own range of delectable food and wine, produced exclusively for Sani by local artisans and vineyards. Designed to take you on a true culinary adventure, you can sample the products in selected restaurants across the resort and are available to purchase at Sani markets. All profits from the range are donated to local food banks for vulnerable communities.

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Our Partners

As part of our commitment to protecting our wonderful environment, we have developed programmes with specially selected non-profit partners to preserve biodiversity. These programmes help foster deep connections between our partners and Sani's three natural worlds.

Rare specie of bird spotted on Sani Wetlands

Hellenic Ornithological Society

Monitoring the birds of Sani Wetlands and offering environmental educational games for children

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Halkidiki Animal Rescue

Vaccinating and rehoming stray animals in the region

Friends of Urban Green

Planted over 10,000 trees in forests that were destroyed by the devastating fires

iSea Marine Conservation Organisation

Holding Eco events against plastic pollution, and the observation and recording of marine dolphin populations in Halkidiki

ARCTUROS

Sanctuary focusing on the protection of wildlife fauna and natural habitat, in Greece and abroad

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RECOGNITION

We are delighted to be recognised for our work in protecting the environment. These are some of the awards and accolades our initiatives have received.

Sani Fairytale

HERMES the Black-Winged Stilt

Join Hermes on his journey to find his friends and a place to build his nest in this beautiful children's book.

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