THE RHODES CO-LAB
Where the environment, people, and economy thrive together!
THE RHODES CO-LAB FOUNDERS
VISION
Our vision is for Rhodes to become the 1º global example of a holistic sustainable tourism destination
- Environment
- Society and Heritage
- Economy and Tourism
A holistic approach to sustainability
for the first time in the world!
STRATEGY
A sustainability plan
for Rhodes
The Rhodes Co-Lab, in partnership with PwC, conducted the Rhodes Co-Lab Sustainable Destination business plan and implementation plan on how Rhodes can transform into a sustainable and resilient tourism destination by 2030.
The business plan is being implemented with a vision for the island's transformation into the world’s first holistic tourism destination.
Ιn partnership with 
Key pillars and targets
- Phase out fossil fuels, implement climate change adaptation actions and achieve climate neutrality
- Continuously reduce plastic footprint with the vision of achieving zero single-use plastics
- Reduce non-revenue water (NRW) to 20%
- lmplement an integrated waste management system
- Achieve a net gain in terms of biodiversity
- lmprove accessibility for persons with disabilities
- 100% of tourism employees participate in at least one upskilling program
- Ensure good working conditions in tourism
- lmplement measures to protect the cultural heritage of the island
- Diversify and improve the local product and service offering and aim to double travel-experience visitors
- lncrease local agriculture and aquaculture production by 50% and integrate more local products into the tourism supply chain
- Become an e-destination
Governance Model
Address
Ioannou Kazouli 8
TK 85131 Rhodes
