For a few years, Accor has been dedicated to sustainable improvement. In 2020, the Group set out its dedication to contribute to web zero carbon emissions globally by 2050 and decreasing its absolute emissions by 46% (Scope 1&2) and by 28% (Scope 3) by 2030. Accor desires to go a step additional in its sustainability transformation and commits to supporting its 5,400 lodges in acquiring an exterior sustainable certification.
Alongside Accor becoming a member of the International Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) final 12 months, the Group is proud to announce that two further international partnerships have been signed with Inexperienced Key and Inexperienced Globe, each companions having their requirements acknowledged by GSTC. These certification packages assess companies throughout the 4 pillars of sustainability: sustainable administration, environmental impacts, cultural impacts, and socio-economic impacts, confirmed by impartial, third-party audit of the lodges’ practices.
By encouraging sustainable certification of its lodges, Accor will assist company and companions journey extra sustainably by offering dependable data on sustainable choices. Accor may also contribute to sustainable vacation spot approaches, as in Marseille with a dedication to have all Accor lodges within the metropolis licensed by 2024, consistent with the town and the area’s ambitions.
Accor’s capability for motion is international. However this requires a way of implementation to maximise social and environmental affect. Unbiased certification is a must have for all lodges because it helps them to offer proof of our sustainability commitments, meet the rising expectations of our company, and contribute to scientific targets. It exhibits a robust exterior recognition of our sustainability practices by all stakeholders within the trade. Brune Poirson – Chief Sustainability Officer at Accor
- The collaboration settlement between Accor and Inexperienced Key can have Accor lodges implementing their sustainable improvement initiatives by means of two most popular certification packages globally, together with Inexperienced Key.
We’re proud to be chosen by Accor as one of many most popular certification companions. With our massive community of Nationwide Operators, we’re wanting ahead to having the chance to assist Accor with its sustainability ambitions and seeing many Accor lodges globally displaying the Inexperienced Key. Finn Bolding Thomsen, Inexperienced Key Worldwide Director
- Inexperienced Globe has had a long-standing relationship with Accor by means of the Mövenpick model, who have been among the many pioneers on sustainable certification inside the Group, and which have already included sustainable certification of their model’s requirements.
As an Accor companion, Inexperienced Globe has been granted entry to one of many world’s largest Group of lodging suppliers, throughout quite a lot of markets and plenty of international locations. Our well-established certification companies are exemplified by our certification of the Accor owned Mövenpick Lodge & Resort Group, with over 70 properties worldwide sustaining steady Inexperienced Globe certification for over a decade. Inexperienced Globe CEO, Birte Pelayo
Moreover, as Australia and New Zealand’s largest resort operator, Accor has entered right into a strategic partnership with Ecotourism Australia to certify all Accor lodges, flats and resorts throughout Australia and the Pacific as Sustainable Tourism licensed companies.
Within the US & Canada, Accor has a long-standing partnership with Inexperienced Key International, particularly carried out by means of the Fairmont model, with many lodges of the model licensed over the previous few years.
Equally, Accor can be collaborating in all areas with robust native certification packages.
These international and native partnerships will assist Accor attain the goal of 100% of our community eco-certified by 2026.
ABOUT GREEN GLOBE
Inexperienced Globe is the worldwide sustainability system primarily based on internationally accepted standards for sustainable operation and administration of journey and tourism companies. Working below a worldwide license, Inexperienced Globe relies in California, USA and is represented in over 83 international locations. Inexperienced Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Group (UNWTO). For data, please go to www.greenglobe.com.
ABOUT GREEN KEY
Coordinated by the Basis for Environmental Schooling (FEE), Inexperienced Secret’s a voluntary eco-label awarded to greater than 4,200 lodges and different institutions in 60+ international locations and is the main commonplace for excellence within the subject of environmental accountability and sustainable operation inside the tourism trade. The excessive environmental requirements anticipated of Inexperienced Key institutions are maintained by means of a strict set of standards, rigorous documentation and frequent audits. Inexperienced Secret’s eligible for lodges, hostels, small lodging, campsites, vacation parks, convention centres, eating places and points of interest.
For extra data, please go to www.greenkey.international or contact us by means of [email protected]
About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group
Accor is a world main hospitality group providing experiences throughout greater than 110 international locations in 5 400 properties, 10 000 meals & beverage venues, wellness services or versatile workspaces. The Group has one of many trade’s most numerous hospitality ecosystems, encompassing greater than 40 resort manufacturers from luxurious to economic system, in addition to Life-style with Ennismore. Accor is dedicated to taking constructive motion by way of enterprise ethics & integrity, accountable tourism, sustainable improvement, neighborhood outreach, and variety & inclusion.  Based in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the USA. For extra data, please go to www.group.accor.com or observe us on Twitter, Fb, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. 
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