Up for Planet & People: Our efforts towards sustainable business travel
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we work tirelessly to minimize our impact on the planet and people wherever we operate. Our focus on sustainable hospitality means we can continue to care greatly for people and the planet. Therefore, under the umbrella of UP FOR PLANET & PEOPLE, we continue to focus on innovation and ways to offer sustainable business travel options.
We are reducing our carbon footprint and supporting local communities through sustainable design, construction, operation, and renovation.
Focusing efforts on the reduction, reuse, and recycling of natural resources such as water and energy, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, and replacing traditional materials with better greener alternatives.
What are we working on?
PRODUCTSHOTEL BUILDINGS
Moving towards carbon neutral, eliminating environmental impact and investing in smarter construction materials to develop more sustainable business travel hotels.
53% of portfolio with individual sustainability certificate
66% of electricity consumed worldwide comes from renewable energy sources
100% of green energy in hotels of Southern Europe
PROCESSESOPERATIONAL STANDARDS
Sustainable practices with the ‘4R’ approach: Reduce – Reuse – Recycle – Replace, helping to offset our residual footprint.
-9,6% energy consumption per RN (vs last year)
-3,6% water consumption per RN (vs last year)
-15,7% carbon emissions per RN (vs last year)
Single-use plastic amenities eliminated
SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING
Working together with key partners, organizations and local suppliers to grow our sustainable value chain.
62% certified purchases (vol. of purchases from certified suppliers)
90% local purchases
We aim to create a positive impact in locations and communities where we have a presence, giving guests the best experience and involving them in sustainable commitments. We also actively encourage the professional development of our employees.
What are we working on?
EMPLOYEES
We foster a responsible workplace and sustainable mindset for our people by nurturing an atmosphere of diversity, ethics and wellbeing.
+45% training investment (vs last year)
+9% training hours (vs last year)
45% Women in management positions
51% Women in the workforce
CUSTOMERS
Our sustainable business travel practices include maintaining service excellence with innovative eco-solutions, helping to educate and involve our guests in conservation and preservation.
8.4/10 Customer rating via NH survey
8.5/10 Customer rating via Online surveys (Tripadvisor, Google, etc.)
98% hotels with elements adapted to special needs
COMMUNITIES
We provide commitment to key partners, ensuring positive social and environmental change on the local communities in which we operate.
1,752 Volunteer team members in 2023
19,680 beneficiaries of solidarity Programs
“+76 in monetary contributions to solidarity programs
(compared to last year)
“Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility”
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Did you know that…
The United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back in 2015, as a universal call to action to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. There are 17 SDGs that address the global challenges we face.
