{"id":8054,"date":"2021-03-19T11:39:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T11:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/i-att-ad-sjalfbaerni\/"},"modified":"2022-06-23T11:46:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T11:46:25","slug":"towards-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/en\/towards-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Towards Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lagoon_4-scaled.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; video_color_mask=&#8221;#000000&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0.1&#8243; min_height=&#8221;550&#8243; full_height=&#8221;true&#8221; skip_arrow=&#8221;true&#8221; top_shape_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bottom_shape_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; first_page=&#8221;false&#8221; last_page=&#8221;false&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;45&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;40&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; animation=&#8221;flip-x&#8221; el_class=&#8221;skuggi-texti&#8221;]Towards Sustainability[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;34&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; animation=&#8221;flip-x&#8221; el_class=&#8221;skuggi-texti&#8221;]<em>\u201cThrough continuous development, the company aims to move towards a sustainable future for all.\u201d<\/em>[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556032934{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]A clear emphasis on sustainability in the Blue Lagoon\u2019s policy-making is very important.\u00a0 It promotes greater efficiency, improves our organization and target setting and therefore the success of the company \u2013 whether it be from a financial, social or environmental point of view. Through continuous development, the company aims to move towards a sustainable future for all.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]UN Sustainable Development Goals[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=&#8221;thick_solid&#8221; divider_width=&#8221;custom_width&#8221; custom_width=&#8221;60&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#2d2926&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556081363{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by representatives of all UN member states in September 2015. The global goals are manifold and ambitious and require the participation and cooperation of different stakeholders. The Blue Lagoon contributes to supporting the global goals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8135&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556106999{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The contribution of the Blue Lagoon\u2019s staff is important in shaping and developing the company\u2019s sustainability path.\u00a0 Their opinions laid the foundation for the choice of global goals, which the Blue Lagoon considers appropriate and right to place a special emphasis on in its journey. Although all the goals are undoubtedly important globally, the following five goals were prioritized by the company this year and will be focused on specifically over the next ten years.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Blue Lagoon Sustainable Development Goals[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8137&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;16&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]3 \u2013 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556672090{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"29\" data-lineheight=\"43.5px\">Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8143&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;16&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]7 \u2013 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556665938{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"29\" data-lineheight=\"43.5px\">Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8145&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;16&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]9 \u2013 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556707920{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"29\" data-lineheight=\"43.5px\">Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8139&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;16&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]12 \u2013 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556736960{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"29\" data-lineheight=\"43.5px\">Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8141&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;16&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]13 \u2013 CLIMATE ACTION[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653556767199{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"entry-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"29\" data-lineheight=\"43.5px\">Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]SDGs integration in operations and reporting[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_table]\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 31.7809%; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2020-2021<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 33.9341%; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2022<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 32.5727%; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2023<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7809%; text-align: left;\">Prioritization of\u00a0 SDGs for the operation of the Blue Lagoon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.9341%; text-align: left;\" width=\"200\">Target setting with regard to SDGs<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.5727%; text-align: left;\">Assessment and communication of results of SDGs integration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/mk_table][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/yfirlitsmynd-vetur-og-snjor.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;800&#8243; el_class=&#8221;PageSection-Mynd-Mobile&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;28&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Corporate Social Responsibility[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=&#8221;thick_solid&#8221; divider_width=&#8221;custom_width&#8221; custom_width=&#8221;60&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653557020785{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The Blue Lagoon\u2019s journey towards sustainability is both an old and new story, since in its day the Blue Lagoon was originally founded around the idea of how the residual resource streams could be used for value creation and well-being in a sustainable manner. Since its inception, it has been an important guiding principle for the company to promote well-being for the environment, as well as the guests who choose to visit the Blue Lagoon. This journey is nowhere near completed and there are constant endeavors to find new ways to strike a better balance between economic, social and environmental factors, while at the same time meeting the needs of the company\u2019s stakeholders through cooperation and consensus.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8149&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653557029901{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Since 2019, an interdisciplinary committee has been operating in the company and managing Corporate Social Responsibility issues. The aim of the committee is to implement CSR in all units of the company, as well as improve the company\u2019s performance in social and environmental matters. Policies, projects and goals are defined annually and the committee meets weekly, since the ultimate objective is always to bring the Blue Lagoon increasingly closer to sustainability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8211&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]The ten principles of UN Global Compact[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=&#8221;thick_solid&#8221; divider_width=&#8221;custom_width&#8221; custom_width=&#8221;60&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653557256881{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Since 2018, the Blue Lagoon has looked at the basic principles of the UN Global Compact initiative when formulating policy, setting targets and enhancing procedures, especially with regard to social responsibility.\u00a0 Companies in general play an important role in ensuring universal human rights, the labor market, environmental protection and the combat against corruption, and the Blue Lagoon is no exception.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8188&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653557266130{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The Blue Lagoon operates according to these principles, as can be seen in the company\u2019s policies below:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;28&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]Human Rights[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655106738261{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Principle 1:<\/strong> Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 2: <\/strong>Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.<\/p>\n<div class=\" vc_custom_1648562112651\">\n<div id=\"text-block-32\" class=\"mk-text-block jupiter-donut- \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022_03_25_a_blue-lagoon-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue lagoon Policy \u2013 HSEQ \u2013 HR \u2013 CSR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;28&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]Labour[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655106760077{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Principle 3:<\/strong> Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 4:<\/strong> The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 5:<\/strong> The effective abolition of child labour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 6:<\/strong> The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022_03_25_f_blue-lagoon-hr-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Policy<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;28&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]Environment[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655106777357{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Principle 7:<\/strong> Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 8:<\/strong> Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 9:<\/strong> Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022_03_25_d_blue-lagoon-environmental-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Policy<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;28&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]Anti-corruption[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655106726204{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Principle 10:<\/strong> Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022_03_25_e_blue-lagoon-csr-policy.pdf\">CSR Policy<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Reporting Standards[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=&#8221;thick_solid&#8221; divider_width=&#8221;custom_width&#8221; custom_width=&#8221;60&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655106812813{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The Blue Lagoon\u2019s Sustainability and CSR report is prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, which are internationally recognized standards for reporting on the economic, environmental and social impact of companies.<\/p>\n<p>These standards are designed to assist companies in disclosing their performance on social issues, as well as implementing and promoting sustainable development. The process entails the involvement of many parties and definitions of the issues and criteria that are collected at any given time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/en\/methodology\/\">Methodology<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653557463755{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]The ISO 26000 Guidelines is important as a benchmark and tool in implementing CSR practices in the Blue Lagoon\u2019s administrative system and policy-making. From concepts to actions, the guidelines guides companies through how they can assess their current situations and work towards reform and enhanced social responsibility.\u00a0 The Blue Lagoon took the guidelines into account in its redesign of the administrative system in 2021.\u00a0 The next steps are to activate social responsibility in all the units of the company with the help of Chapter 7 of the ISO 26000 Guidelines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8190&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pallur-i-loni-og-lsing-a-kvoldi.jpg&#8221; 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