THE H DUBAI HOTEL LEADS THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY WITH GREEN KEY CERTIFICATION

How does The H Dubai hotel incorporate sustainability into its operations?

- Guest Engagement: We try to educate and engage guests in sustainable practices during their stay.

- Staff training and engagement: We provide regular training and resources to staff members on sustainable practices. This includes educating our employees about energy and water conservation, waste management, and responsible procurement.

- Monitoring and reporting: We have implemented systems to monitor and track our environmental performance. We also report regularly on key sustainability metrics that help us identify areas for improvement.

Can you tell us more about the Green Key Certification awarded to The H Dubai hotel and what it represents in terms of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation?

The Green Key Certification awarded to The H Dubai hotel is a recognition of its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable operation. This prestigious certification is bestowed by the Emirates Green Building Council, a leading authority in promoting sustainability in the United Arab Emirates.

Green Key Certification is considered a prominent standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility. It signifies that The H Dubai hotel has met stringent criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and minimizing its environmental impact.

Can you elaborate on the 5 interconnected pillars of the eco-project embraced by the hotel?

Following are the 5 interconnected pillars:

1.Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle: We have a proper waste management practice, including recycling and composting through a biodigester machine that helps us minimize the environmental impact of the hotel and conserve resources. We encourage guests to reuse towels and linens instead of replacing them daily.

2.Reduce Water Consumption: We have installed lowflow showerheads, faucets, and toilets to reduce water consumption. Water-saving technologies and practices such as dual-flush toilets and aerators have also been implemented.

3.Energy Conservation: We also utilize energy monitoring systems to track and analyze energy usage. This data helps us to identify areas of high consumption and optimize energy usage through control systems.

4.Local Care: This highlights our commitment to supporting the local community and environment. It involves engaging in local initiatives, supporting local businesses, and promoting cultural heritage.

5.Fair Trade: we communicate with suppliers to reduce packaging, provide environment friendly chemicals, and to provide organic, locally produced, sustained food.

The H Dubai invested in a biodigester, can you explain what a biodigester is and how it works to address the challenge of food waste?

We have installed the Power Knot LFC-100 Biodigester to address the challenge of food waste.

The biodigester releases decomposed food in the form of wastewater which is environmentally safe and is being used to enrich the property’s landscapes. Additionally, data generated through the biodigester will enable us to identify areas that will help reduce overall food wastage and incorporate more efficient and intelligent planning in the kitchens.

Overtime, the biodigester will also help us to lower the cost of disposing waste food and investment signals towards our longterm commitment to sustainability. It is an intelligent machine that has thus far ingested 1,830 kgs of food waste in two months and as a result reduced 3.9 tonnes of carbon emissions.