HOTEL GREENING &

ECOTELS CERTIFICATIONS

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HOTEL GREENING

1990s: the greening of the hospitality rose out of the international debate around the UN Earth Summit in Rio, 1992, the Montreal Protocol on ozone depletion, the Kyoto Protocol.

The mission for hoteliers:- Use of environmentally conscious practices

through information campaigns to raise consumer’s awareness.

- Implementation of green certification programs for the industry at large.

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CERES GREEN HOTEL INITIATIVEGHI

1989 - Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies: national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges

GHI is a Ceres program designed to increase and demonstrate market demand for environmentally responsible hotel services

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GHI IS FOCUSED ON

Educating purchasers of hotel services, particularly large buyers such as corporate meeting planners, about what they can ask from lodging providers.

Creating vehicles for these purchasers to express their demand for these services.

Providing mechanisms for hotels to communicate their environmental performance.

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GREEN GLOBE

Worldwide benchmarking and certification program which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism since 1993.

Based on Agenda 21 and principles for SD endorsed by 182 governments at the UN Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit (1992).

4 GREEN GLOBE Standards:- Company Standard- Standard for Communities- Ecotourism Standard- Design and Construct Standard

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GREEN GLOBE PROPERTIES

The Caribbean leads the world in the number of  Green Globe  certified properties

57 Certified Properties in the region:- Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa

(Antigua&Barbuda)- Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa (Bahamas)- Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach (Dominican

Republic)- Beaches Negril (Jamaica)

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THE EUROPEAN ECOLABEL

Organism: EU Created in 1992 Official environmental label for

products and services established by the EU Commission in co-operation with national member states

26 groups of different products: Cleaning Products, Household Appliances, Paper Products, Home and garden, etc.

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THE ECO FLOWER FOR THE TOURIST ACCOMMODATION SERVICES

Limited energy consumption Limited water consumption Reduced waste production Favouring the use of

renewable resources and of substances which are less hazardous to the environment

Promoting environmental education and communication

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APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR THE EU FLOWER

Criteria requirements Application fee: 200 to 1,300 euros- 75% reduction for micro enterprises (up to 10

employees) and mountain huts, 25% reductions for SME

- Min annual fee: 100 euros; based on sales amounts to 0,15% of half the annual sale volume

Official award Right to use the logo within your marketing

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HOTELS CERTIFIED WITH THE EU FLOWER LABEL IN FRANCE

Les Orangeries, Poitou-Charentes Best Western Premier-Regent’s Garden

Hotel, Paris Best Western, La Marina, Provinces-

Alpes-Côtes D’Azur Les Tourelles, Picardies Others

http://www.ecolabel-tourism.eu/index.php/cid/_10.html

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WHAT IS ECOTEL® COLLECTIONOF HOTELS?

An exclusive group of international inns, hotels, and resorts that define the concept of environmental responsibility in the hospitality industry.

All certified hotels must pass a detailed inspection and satisfy stringent criteria designed by environmental experts.

Since 1990s over 1000 hotels, resorts, and inns have applied for the certification

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CRITERIA FOR ECOTELS

Biological & physical surroundings- Emissions and wastes - Gardens; natural areas, private reserve Hotel facilities- Waste & energy consumption- Staff training Customer - Management of groups (guides) - Customer feedback Socio-economic context- Direct/indirect economic benefits to Community

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ECOTEL INSPECTION Five inspections that correspond to 5 GLOBE

AWARDS: Environmental commitment Solid waste management: the 3Rs Energy efficiency Water conservation: good sewage system for

Graywater and Blackwater Employee education and community involvement Hotels can apply for 1 to 5 Globe awards, although

all hotels certified or recertified after 1999 must achieve at least two globe awards to be certified

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WHAT MAKES A HOTEL AN ECOTEL?

A green hotel is a facility that has implemented programs to:

- Reduce energy and water consumption by installing appliences with greater efficiency

- Decrease the amount of waste it produces through a recycling program

- Introduce a reuse policy of consumables- Restrict the use of harmful substances and agents in

favour of ecologically safe alternatives

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BENEFITS OF ECOTEL MEMBERSHIP

The value of the business will improve; higher staff morale, better control of operating expenses.

Not only traditional ecotourists, but also business travelers with interest in the environment.

Fortune 500 companies with advanced environmental programs as part of their own corporate cultures, corporate meeting planners, travel agents, eco-friendly vacationers.

Powerful marketing advantage and motivator of sales.

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CERTIFIED ECOTELS IN NORTH AMERICA

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HYATT REGENCYECOTEL® CERTIFIED - AUGUST

19964 GLOBE STATUS 1

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HYATT REGENCYAT GAINEY RANCH 1

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ECOTELS LATIN AMERICA12/04/23

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CERTIFIED ECOTELS ASIA12/04/23

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ORCHID HOTEL: GREEN ROOMS

Anti-allergy and odour-free Carpets The use of wood, paper and plastic is brought down to a bare

minimum Paper and plastic shopping bags replaced by cloth bags News-papers and laundry are delivered in cane baskets All closet hangers are made from pressed particle boards All stationary is either handmade or made from recycled paper Guests are provided with hand-crafted, rubber-soled reed slippers Use of cut flowers has been totally eliminated from guest rooms

and replaced with healthy potted plants Each room has a 'recycle bin' in addition to the waste bin, so that

involved guests can deposit recyclable material for reuse The 'Eco-button' on the bed-side panel, is part of our

guest participation program

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GREEN LEAF CERTIFICATION

Eco-rating program since 1998: enables hotels to succeed with their eco-efficiency savings and environmental commitment

Two levels:- Introductory level of commitment educates hotels on

environmental and eco-efficiency issues- The second level provides hotels with a rating, a report

that details how to get to the next level of performance, and an audit that verifies each property’s eco-efficiency functioning

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Our Vision Statement « At Eco Crown Hospitality we are working together,

truly committed to instigating verifiable ways of measuring our carbon imprint and implementing a practise of purchasing long term sustainable recourses that compensate for consumption without depleting assets and resources, essential to our long term sustainability »

http://www.ecoreservations.net/Company-Info-Eco-Reservations.shtml

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EXAMPLES OF CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS IN EUROPE

Ecolabel Luxemburg Den Groenne Noegle Legambiente Turismo Cataluna Ecolabel Green Tourism Business Scheme Milieubarometer Nordic Swan La clef verte Green Certificate Latvia Blue Flag International

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BLUE FLAG PROGRAMME

Run by the NGO « Foundation for Environmental Education » (FEE)

1985: started in France 1987: in Europe 2001: in areas outside Europe, South Africa

joined Works towards sustainable development at

coastal areas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, safety and other services

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BLUE FLAG CERTIFICATION

An exclusive eco-label awarded to over 3300 beaches and marinas in 36 countries: Bahamas, Belgium, BG, Ca, Cr, Cyprus, Denmark, EN, Wales and Northern Ireland, ES, Finland, FR, GR, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, IT, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, S Africa, Spain, Sweden and Turkey.

Attributed only to beaches and marinas. Only local authorities can apply for the Blue Flag

for beached.

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A BLUE FLAG BEACH CRITERIA

Eligibility: a beach that is a nationally (or internationally) officially designed bathing area.

Water quality: has at least one sampling point for analyses; good/bad bathing water.

Accessibility: for visitors and tourists, and for inspection of FEE.

Environmenatal education and info: should have at least one info board in place (500m).

Safety and services: lifeguards, first aid.

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MARINA CRITERIA

Environmenatl information and education. Water quality: bathing water quality is evaluated by

samples. Environmenatl management Safety and services

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BLUE FLAG: APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For a beach, the municipality can apply for the Blue Flag

For a marina, the marina owner applies for the Blue Flag

The responsible local authority files the application form and sends it to the National Jury

The National Jury The International Jury One season award: renewable Control: the national environmental protection

agency

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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL GROUPS

Some questions for guests to ask the hotel Does the hotel have an environmental policy? What is the hotel’s recycling policy? Does the hotel use energy-efficient light bulbs? Does the hotel restaurant use locally sourced food? How do you get to the hotel by public transport? Do

they provide communal transport? Some things for guests to do during their stay Take part in linen and towel reuse programmes Only ask for a newspaper if you really want it Switch off lights and equipment (if these aren't

operated by a key card) Give the hotel your feedback

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ACTION AREAS

Energy Conservation RecyclingWater Conservation Destination Conservation

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ENERGY CONSERVATION Hotels consume a lot of energy as they are hosting

guests 24 hours a day. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) are all sources of

energy for the hotel businesses and communities. Burning they release CO2, a GHG that contributes to global warming.

To cut down on the amount of fossil fuels used, the hotels invests in energy-efficient products and offer environmentally friendly alternatives for the guests.

The hotels are also exploring more sustainable sources of power, such as solar and wind power, as well as biofuels.

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RECYCLING Recycling helps to conserve resources and energy.

Whether materials are from a sustainable source, how they are gathered, processed and transported and whether they can be recycled and used again.

Making something from recycled material creates less pollution and uses less energy. It also helps to conserve resources and reduce what is sent to landfill.

Our hotels will look to reuse or recycle wherever. possible

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WATER CONSERVATION

A combination of good operating practices and investment in low flow technologies and equipment.

These measures need not affect the quality of the guest experience or be expensive. For example, water-efficient showerheads and toilets save water without compromising performance, while rainwater can be collected and replace tap water for watering hotel ground.

For each average-sized 100-room hotel, the scheme saves 6,000 gallons of water and 40 gallons of detergent per month.

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DESTINATION CONSERVATION

Hotels should be sited, designed, built and operated in a responsible way.

It is vital that hotels respect and work with their local communities.

Destination conservation is about initiatives that help to root hotels in their local community – its environment, culture, heritage and the well-being of its citizens.

http://www.ihgplc.com/innovation/index.asp?pageid=44

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ENERGY CONSERVATIONAIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

HTTP://WWW.IHGPLC.COM/INNOVATION/INDEX.ASP?PAGEID=29ECO-FRIENDLY

ICG Thalasso Spa Bora Bora, May 2006 Accessible only by boat AC is fed by a 7,874 ft pipeline, at a depth of 3,000 ft, off

the Bora Bora reef The pipe pumps ice cold deep-sea water through a titanium

heat exchanger, transferring it into a fresh water circuit that powers air conditioning in the hotel

The system saves 90% of the hotel's electricity consumption for air conditioning

The hotel was also designed to ensure the best use of natural light: during construction of the hotel all building materials were shipped at high tide to ensure minimal disturbance to the coral reef

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WATER CONSERVATION'CONSERVING FOR TOMORROW'

PROGRAMME

'Conserving for Tomorrow' is an environmental programme developed exclusively for IHG.

Guests are asked to use linens and towels more than once to save on water, detergent, energy, and labour as well as replacement linen.

For each average-sized 100-room hotel, the scheme saves 6,000 gallons of water and 40 gallons of detergent per month.

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DESTINATION CONSERVATIONRESPONSIBILITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Coffee is one of the most consumed products in our hotels.

The Rainforest Alliance looks to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by safeguarding the rights and well-being of workers, conserving resources and protecting the environment.

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IDEAS FOR HOTEL GREENING

LCD TVs Energy-efficient light bulbs: Compact fluorescent

light bulbs use 75% less energy than regular bulbs Green roofs: a roof planted with low-maintenance

plants, such as sedums. It prevents the hotel from high tempritures, thus cutting the need of AC

Recycling bins Furniture and fittings from recycled materials High-efficiency toilets Sustainable locally sourced food

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