Taking action to contribute to a sustainable future and to zero carbon emissions, Güray Real Estate Development Construction Inc. is an investor in Sheraton Istanbul Esenyurt's electricity consumption will come from renewable energy sources. Sheraton İstanbul Esenyurt, which received the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) through CK Enerji Boğaziçi Elektrik, will meet its annual 10 thousand MWh energy consumption from green energy. Sheraton İstanbul Esenyurt's International Renewable Energy Certificate was presented to Güray Gayrimenkul Geliştirme İnşaat A.Ş. Board Chairman Gürel Aydın by CK Enerji Boğaziçi Elektrik General Manager Ali Erman Aytac.

“Contributing to a Clean Future with Our Business Partners is Our Top Priority”

Speaking after the ceremony CK Energy Boğaziçi Elektrik General Manager Ali Erman Aytac, pointed out that the business world and especially the hotel industry taking environmentally friendly steps is of great importance for a sustainable future. Aytac said, “In the accommodation sector, facilities that meet their electricity consumption from renewable energy sources are now more preferred by consumers. I appreciate the managers of Güray Gayrimenkul Geliştirme İnşaat A.Ş. for this step they have taken in their facilities in Esenyurt and I am happy to support them on this path. Facilitating our customers’ access to sustainable energy and contributing to a clean future together with our business partners is our top priority.”

“We Continue to Contribute to a Sustainable Future with the I-Rec Certificate” 

Güray Real Estate Development Construction Inc. Board Chairman Gürel Aydın “Within the scope of our work carried out in line with the sustainability and environmentally friendly tourism approach, we have taken another important step. We are proud to be entitled to receive the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) through CK Energy. With this certificate, it has been documented that all of the electrical energy consumed in our hotel is provided by renewable energy sources. The I-REC certificate, which is also a strong indicator of our determination to reduce our carbon footprint, is a reflection of our environmental responsibility. Sustainability is not only a goal for us, but also a fundamental principle that guides all of our activities. With the I-REC certificate, we not only offer our guests a comfortable and enjoyable accommodation experience, but also an accommodation opportunity that respects nature by exhibiting an environmentally sensitive approach. In line with our mission to leave a more livable world for future generations, we will continue our work in this field by developing our sustainable tourism approach every passing day. The I-REC certificate, obtained in cooperation with CK Energy, not only documents environmentally friendly energy consumption, but is also part of our goal to be an example in the field of sustainability in the tourism sector. “We would like to thank our General Manager Özdoğan Karagedik, all our colleagues who contributed to this process, and CK Enerji who guided us.”

What is a Renewable Energy Certificate?

I-REC (Renewable Energy Certificate), which has become increasingly widespread in recent years, is an international certification system developed by RECs International that documents that electricity is produced from renewable energy sources. In this system, which is provided and monitored by the IREC Foundation, an independent international organization, a certificate is created for every 1 MWh of electricity produced in renewable energy facilities (solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass). Authorized energy companies also support their customers who request this certificate to meet their electricity needs from renewable energy sources.

Companies with the Certificate Gain Various Advantages

Thanks to this system, which allows each unit of electricity produced to be tracked from its source to the end consumer, consumers can make a conscious and reliable choice. At the same time, since green energy use is a positive step towards reducing carbon emissions, it stands out as a factor that positively affects consumer behavior for facilities that use green energy. Companies in developing countries, especially in the European Union, require facilities that produce the products they purchase to obtain a renewable energy certificate, while also providing various advantages in return.

Source: HORECA TREND and Sheraton Istanbul Esenyurt