2024-07-25 08:03:36
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in the hospitality sector, announces the launch of the Low Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy efficient hotels those who do not use fossil fuels are their equipment and those who are backed by renewable energy.
This group of low carbon hotels is the first area of its kind in the sector and will help IHG test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures. The goal is to encourage other properties to join the program and also help to encourage wider adoption of carbon reduction practices across all IHG properties.
The first Low Carbon Pioneer hotels in IHG brands and locations, including two of the following hotels in Spain:
- Holiday Inn Express Madrid Airport, Spain
- Iberostar Waves Cristina, Spain
- Kimpton BEM Budapest, Hungary
Each Low Carbon Pioneer hotel will have sustainable solutions, such as high efficiency heat pumps for heating and hot water generation, as well as full electric stoves. Each property will also have a performance sustainability certificate recognized by the World Sustainable Tourism Council, such as Green Keyor sustainable building certification, such as LEED, BREEAM or EDGE.
To track and measure their energy data, Pioneer Low Carbon Hotels will use IHG’s Green Engage environmental platform. Other hotels are expected to join the program in progress and IHG acts as a group of hotels “low carbon» for when it is possible to back up all your energy with renewables in countries or regions where it is not currently possible.
Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, highlights: “We are excited to launch our Low Carbon Pioneers program as another innovative way to meet changing guest expectations, help our hoteliers future-proof their businesses and reduce carbon emissions across all properties come.“.
“This is an important step on IHG’s sustainability journey, but it is one of many that we must take. Achieving change at scale for both IHG and the wider industry also requires wider support from governments, ranging from greater access to renewable energy and incentives for home owners to reduce the cost of fast moving technology. of the industry towards a greener and more resilient future. IHG is committed to working with industry bodies and governments to help achieve this, as well as encouraging more homeowners to adopt carbon reduction practices and become Low Carbon Pioneers.“.
Future-ready properties within the IHG portfolio
For IHG hotel owners, the Low Carbon Pioneers Program can play an important role in preparing their businesses for the future and, as we test, learn and share the results, will also help to encourage the adoption of carbon practices circulation
Guests looking for more sustainable stays will find small hotels emerging across all IHG booking channels, which are energy efficient, without burning oil on site and powered by renewable energy.
From IHG is established the goal of net zero or neutral emissions carbon, so these hotels will be attractive to customers looking to meet their own sustainable travel commitments. Energy-efficient hotels with a low operational carbon footprint can also offer potential future benefits to owners, such as greater alignment with environmental policy changes and better access to green finance.
Leading the way
IHG Hotels & Resorts recognizes its responsibility as one of the world’s leading hotel companies in taking decisive and necessary steps to reduce carbon emissions. This is guided by the so-called responsible business plan Journey to Tomorrow to take care of its people, communities and the world, bringing owners and partners together forces for a common goal. IHG is constantly developing solutions to help measure, manage and reduce the environmental impact of thousands of hotels, from energy conservation measures such as exclusive standards in areas such as lighting, heating and ventilation, to renewable energy and installation chargers installed.
The Low Carbon Pioneers program builds on IHG’s tradition of creating ambitious and innovative solutions to drive progress across the industry. Having been the first international hotel company to replace small bathrooms with large toilets and provide properties with renewable energy through a local solar system in the US, IHG is pleased to set a new standard for sustainability for hotels to help reduce their carbon footprint.
Source: IHG
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