Santo Collection has introduced energy-related infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging stations.
As of 2022, Santo Collection has introduced energy-related infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging stations.
Key Actions
- Installation of energy recovery systems that repurpose exhaust energy from air conditioning and ventilation to heat or cool water.
- Building Energy Management System (BEMS) for optimized operational control.
- Magnetic card room systems for automated energy conservation.
- Temperature-optimized air conditioning units (FCUs) to maximize energy efficiency.
- Replacement of outdated electrical equipment with equipment selected using documented energy-consumption specifications and, where applicable, the energy label for each product category
- Transition from incandescent and economy light bulbs to energy-efficient LED lighting. The resort uses 99% LED lighting systems, resulting in lower power consumption.
- Established procedures for the maintenance and proper cleaning of energy systems, according to their maintenance schedules.
- Upgraded insulation, including high-tech insulation and double-glazed windows, for improved energy performance.
- Transition to air-water heat pumps for all domestic and Jacuzzi water heating, fully replacing the previous LPG systems.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
At Santo Collection, we use renewable energy sources (RES). Unlike conventional energy, RES has minimal environmental effects and offers long-term financial benefits. To this end, 100% of electricity purchased is from renewable energy sources | Guarantee of Origin (GO) certified.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
As part of our commitment to improving our environmental footprint, Santo Collection tracks and records both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Santo Collection calculates yearly its indirect Scope 3 emissions, covering 10 categories. The reporting boundaries and calculation methods are described in the Resort’s Sustainability Report.