We have clear challenges ahead in Hospitality Business;
Declining corporate travel & corporate events will have a negative impact in hotel revenue; companies may take the initiative to reduce corporate travel to mitigate the negative impact of those trips.
Tourism itself depends of landscapes and weather conditions.
The extreme weather events will directly affect travel tendencies, destinations & hotels.
Changing water cycles will lead to extreme water events and flooded cities, therefore rising level of the ocean could cover beachfront properties and leave cities underwater
People retention & professional development
What can we do?
Workplace & Communities
Financial support to projects that help to develop local communities
Business is conducted ethically
Good accessibility and equipment for disable people
Employees are paid at least minimum wage and they are subject to fair employment terms
Modern Slavery prevention (communication & policies)
Development opportunities for employees at all levels
Gender equality; equal opportunities and salary
Guest & employees concerns are actively asked and addressed
Empower employees and guests to use bikes , public transport & electric cars
Involve employees , inspire and empower them. Activate company purpose at team and employee level.
Governance & Transparency
Environmental, Social and Governance projects and Corporate Social Responsibility activities have an independent department and/or or director/s responsible for these initiatives
Procurement from core and ancillary suppliers includes significant sustainability criteria for product decision-making process
Significant Environmental Social and Governance criteria are connected to companies strategic plan
Business improvements are reported and new data it is constantly being gathered and analysed.
Waste & Water stress
Do not harm products are used throughout business operations (from uniforms to cleaning products)
Plastic use reduction
Single dose packages are not used (butter, jam, etc)
Toiletries are not packaged in single dose containers (Shampoo, soap and body lotion)
Dual flush toilets for water-saving
Towels will only be changed upon guest request
Chemical cleaning products have national or international Eco-label
Uses water-saving appliances (dishwasher, washing machines)
Invest in efficient tech and equipment
Waste separation
F&B
Products can be re-purposed
Using regional and seasonal products
Fair trade and ecological products
Buy plastic-free items
Use reusable or biodegradable cups, plates, cutlery
Avoid rooms Minibar, if possible
Reduce food waste with science-based targets and to provide training to the kitchen/bar staff on food waste management.
Sourcing from farms that engage in sustainable methods for food production
KM 0 policies
Energy
Retrofit Business Systems
Energy is from renewable sources
Reduce GHG emissions. Ideally operations emit no GHG
Key Card system to ensure that electrical appliances are switched off when guests are not in the room
AC switches off when windows are open
Energy efficient light bulbs, LEED
Other practices;
-Rethinking event spaces
-Offer cycles or electric cars to guests
-Offer cycles for employees
-Collateral is digitized
What is the cost of not taking action?
We clearly have to rethink the business model and adapt to new generations demands and the environmental crisis. And it must be now.
Commentaires