M E E TI N GS & E VE NTS
PEOPLE COMMUNITY PLANET Radisson Hotel Group’s ambitious and awardwinning Responsible Business program dates back to 1989 when we became the first hotel group to adopt an environmental policy. Since then, we have significantly stepped up our collaborative initiatives to put our people, our communities, and our planet first.
SUSTAINABLE RECOGNITION
& COMMITMENTS
100 % CARBON NEUTRAL MEETINGS
FOOD WASTE
GREEN BUILDINGS
Impact of annual CO2 offset: 38,300 Tons worldwide
Prevention by portion control, correct storage, innovations like Too Good To Go
Commitment to operate our buildings with lowest possible eco-footprint, use eco-modelling tools and certification
ECO-LABEL CERTIFICATES
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
450+ hotels (80% in EMEA)
1.4 m hours of classroom and “on the job”- training
WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANY
JUST A DROP Guest towel reuse program. The initiative so far: 5 m towels reused, 25.000 women & children provided clean drinking water and 500.000 bath tubs of water saved
PLASTIC STRAW BAN Part of International Tourism Plastics pledge, a commitment to work on how to tackle single use plastics
SAFE HOTELS 250+ hotels worldwide, certified according to the global hotel security standard
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES
ECOVADIS SILVER RATING
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Quality score of corporate CSR Management System
ZERO PLASTICS IN MEETINGS 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY Hotels in Nordics and France operate on renewable energy
Listed as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine years
Eliminating single use plastics i.e. pencils instead of pens, glass bottles for water
Global partnership providing Food, Shelter and a better Future for children
€1.0 m donated to charity and with 29,000+ hours of volunteer work worldwide
Carbon Neutral Radisson Meetings is the automatic carbon offset of all meetings and events happening at all our hotels globally. By supporting these projects, Radisson Hotel Group contributes to the following UN sustainable Development Goals. ››
For each meeting or event held at a Radisson Hotel, the carbon footprint of the meeting space and services will be calculated and offset through carbon offsetting projects. This is a unique proposition, especially as an increasing number of global companies focus on leaving a small footprint and want to minimize the carbon impact of their corporate meetings. Radisson Hotel Group is the first international brand who offers carbon neutral meetings in all hotels worldwide. The Carbon Neutral Meetings Commitment is an integral part of Radisson Meetings and applies to all Radisson Hotels. Carbon offset partner and projects The carbon offset happens in collaboration with our partner First Climate, one of the largest carbon offsetting organizations in the world. All Fist Climate offset projects are Gold Standard, Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) qualified. www.firstclimate.com
Find out more on radissonmeetings.com
Carbon Neutral: Making or resulting in no net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, especially as a result of carbon offsetting
We have identified
FIVE PROJECTS AMERICAS 1
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Peru Brazil nut project helps to avoid deforestation United States Wind-based power generation in West-Texas plains
EMEA 3
Kenya Improved cook stoves and water treatment project
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Turkey Harnessing wind power in the hills of Marmara region
APAC 5
India Household Biogas plants installed in rural areas
Tread lightly
10 TIPS
FOR REDUCING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AT MEETINGS
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SAVE PAPER
SHORT FLIGHT
Invite attendees digitally, via email or social media
Ensure that attendees get the shortest possible flight
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Large or small, it’s worth considering the ecological impact of an event and strive for environmental best practice.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT Encourage attendees to use public transport
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LOCAL FOOD
BRAIN FOOD
Collaborate with local vendors and caterers to cut down on food miles
Opt for organic, local ingredients, and meals with less sugar and meat
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GLASS BOTTLES
MEETING-APPS
SAVE POWER
BAN PLASTICS
Replace cans with glass bottles, or invite guests to bring refillable water bottles
Use a meeting app to manage your event instead of printed hand-outs
Turn lights, equipment, and air-conditioning off when you leave
Make your meeting plastic-free by refusing straws, plastic water bottles and by switching to pencils
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SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITY Engage attendees in a sustainable meeting experience by adding an optional 2-hour green activity to your event e.g. a race on fitness bikes or an organic picnic lunch in the park
SAFEHOTELS ALLIANCE The foundations of a meaningful, memorable, and responsible hospitality business are being a true host and welcoming guests into a safe and secure environment. Safehotels Alliance certifies hotels against their own, independent ‘Global Hotel Security Standard’. Hotels are independently audited. The process both simplifies and improves our duty of care and due diligence procedures. It is increasingly being endorsed and embraced by Radisson’s clients.
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