Naéco is committed to responsible practices on a daily basis, and we explain how.
Corporate social responsibility, also known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the contribution made by companies in 3 specific areas: sustainable development, social responsibility and the economy.
At Naéco Hostels, we have put in place a number of “best practices” to contribute to this movement.
CSR at Naéco Hostels
To contribute to sustainable development objectives, it is no longer a question of reducing our negative impact on the environment, as is still the case in a corporate social responsibility approach, but of seeing how our activity can make a positive contribution to the sustainability of our planet.
In a CSR approach, we seek to have a positive impact on society, to respect the environment, while at the same time being economically viable! It's a balance we're building internally with our teams, but also with our various partners and local players.
At Naéco Hostels, we have made a commitment, through our association Naéco#Responsables and by creating our own eco-socio-responsible charter which aims to promote sustainable tourism, Our aim is to help you reduce the ecological footprint of your stay and take concrete action to preserve our beautiful Breton territory.
From a societal point of view, Naéco is continually improving, with a number of offers such as a special fare for travelers who walk or cycle.
A green holiday in Southern Brittany
Naéco is an anagram of’ocean»but also the contraction of«nature»and «eco-friendly»a strong value in the’Brand DNA. It is in this responsible approach that we want to control our environmental, social and economic impact on a daily basis. We invite you to discover some of the actions that are particularly close to our hearts.
Reducing our carbon footprint
At Naéco Hostels, we have focused our actions on three main areas: water, energy and waste.
Every week, we measure our water and electricity consumption and present it to you in the reception area of our establishments, in order to be as transparent as possible with you. We do not wash bath sheets on a daily basis, but only at your request. And we have installed a rainwater recovery system for rational watering.
As part of a’circular economy, we use as much as possible materials from second hand. Our wooden trays, to be found on our eshop, are made from wood scraps from dormitories. We use reconditioned computer equipment. Much of our furniture is second-hand (tables, chairs, etc.). Our terrace/yoga area in Audierne is made from the wood of old mobile home decks, and we have many other examples!
In order to reducing our waste, For example, we've done away with pre-packaged individual portions at breakfast, and we do the same with our soap, which we cut up ourselves, to provide you with a piece that doesn't come in any extra packaging. And of course, all waste is sorted and composted, and we recover hazardous waste (batteries, light bulbs) and recycle it.
For save energy, we only use light bulbs low consumption, A or B appliances, as well as motion detectors in common areas, so you can use light only when you need it.
Our actions and yours
Our teams do their best to promote the sustainable tourism and for limit ecological impact of your stay, we invite you to play a full part in our environmental protection.
And so, in December 2020, our first Ethical Advent Calendar in which we share our tips and advice with you. eco-responsible actions to apply and adopt during your stay and in your daily life. We also make a point of sharing our ecological awareness with you through our various blog posts.
We also regularly organize and participate in beach clean-ups around our facilities in Southern Brittany, mainly with the association Project Rescue Ocean who shares our values. In addition, we promote soft transport, that's why we're proposing a special offer for walkers and cyclists who visit our facilities throughout the year.
Promoting local craftsmen and producers
New for 2021: We have launched our new e-shop goodies 100% natural made in BZH! In partnership with producers and local artisans, Our aim is to highlight Breton know-how. 100% of the profits from sales of our products are donated to the’association Naéco1TP5Responsables and thus enable us to organize our future conservation actions for ecology and the environment.
Within our facilities, we also work with local producers for our snack menu. You'll find fresh produce all year round, made just a stone's throw from where you're staying. On the menu: smoked fish, terrines, jars, local cider, artisanal kombucha, and much more!
Supporting the local economy is one of Naéco Hostels' commitments. During your stay, don't hesitate to talk to us, we'd be delighted to suggest different places to eat or cultural activities specific to South Finistère.
Support Naéco Hostels in its CSR approach
During your stay, we are attentive and open to dialogue concerning our CSR approach and we listen to your comments and ideas! As the saying goes, “alone we go faster, together we go further”, which is why we have also set up a donation platform, So that you can support our ecological actions and the fight to defend our beautiful environment.
Find our hostels...
For an upcoming green holidays in Southern Brittany, discover our hostels located in Pouldu and Audierne. You can visit our website. Follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook to discover our new products and find out more about our establishments.
