Key projects and results
“Nature is our most valuable resource and it is not inexhaustible.”
The sustainable utilization of resources and protection of the environment to ensure the quality of life for future generations go hand in hand with value creation and the sustainable development of Blue Lagoon. A direct connection between man and nature has become a rare experience in our busy day-to-day lives. Blue Lagoon creates these connections through unique experiences with its services in Iceland and skincare products all over the world.
Environmental goals and projects
As in recent years, Blue Lagoon’s environmental goals in 2021 are reflected in the company’s environmental policy and sustainability plan. A special emphasis is placed on reducing the company’s environmental footprint with regard to greenhouse gas emissions, waste disposal and increased operational sustainability.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the year, plans were made to add additional charging stations and offer more eco-friendly transport options to and from work. At the same time, the aim was to carbon offset the door-to-door transport of the skincare products to our customers. Goals were also set for recycling and improved utilization of, for example, paper, as well as obtaining certification of the environmental management system.
“Now, more than ever before, the world is facing enormous challenges, which will in many cases have an irreversible effect on the ecosystem and life expectancy of most organisms on earth, including man. Our actions today have a significant impact on the quality of life of future generations and the protection of our precious eco-system.”
Fannar Jónsson | Quality and environmental manager
Target results
In 2021, great progress was made in the company’s environmental affairs. It started with the ISO14001 certification of its environmental management system and recognition from the Confederation of Icelandic Employers when it chose it as the Environmental Company of the Year for 2021.
Other important milestones during the year included:
- Carbon offsets of the door-to-door delivery of products from the company’s warehouses to our customers all around the globe.
- A decision was made to use a new office building in the capital area, which will significantly reduce the driving of part of the staff to and from work, with consequent savings on fuel and an increase in charging stations.
- A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) started on the production of two of the company’s skincare products.
- The number of sorting containers increased on the premises and new categories were added.
- Number of improvement projects to reduce single-use plastics.
| Goals 2021 | Achievements 2021 | Goals 2022 | Long-term goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 & 2) <1.6 CO2eq | 1.4 CO2eq | < 1.5 CO2eq | No burning of fossil fuels |
| Paper usage <200,000 pages | 57,500 pages | <100,000 pages | Stop printing on paper |
| Waste recycling rate> 45% | 35 % | – 50 % | No landfilling |
| Reduce the use of single-use plastic in guest experience processes | 78% decrease compared to 2019 | <10% of usage compared to 2019 | No single-use plastic in guest experience processes |
2022 Priorities and projects
Moving towards carbon neutrality
- Reduce the purchase of fossil fuels
- Buy certified carbon offset credits
- Publish Science Based Target for Blue Lagoon
- Publish and promote “The Way We Buy” for the company’s contractors and suppliers
Moving towards a circular economy
- Reduce generation of waste and increase recycling rates
- Sustainable in salt, liquid soap and hand sanitizer
- Define and monitor the company’s value creation
- Define and monitor the utilization of food in operations
Moving towards sustainability:
- Increase the proportion of procurement from the local community
- Reduce single-use plastics in the guest experience
- Increase the number of skincare products in circular packaging
- Clearly communicate information on the company’s sustainability
These projects will be followed up throughout the year and the results will be assessed on the basis of the enclosed environmental goals set for 2022.