Rezidor has launched a new energy-saving initiative under the name Think Planet with a target to reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2016.
Rezidor has launched its group-wide energy-saving initiative Think Planet. The programme targets an energy consumption reduction of 25% by the year 2016 in all Rezidor hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To achieve its target the group will invest in the installation of energy efficient lighting, variable extraction systems in the kitchens and the optimisation of its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The brand also envisages daylight and motion sensors for lighting, condensation water recuperation from air-conditioning, and alarms on freezers.The brand thus hopes to promote an image of sustainability. “Moving forward, reducing our energy consumption will also contribute to maximising our profits," said Wolfgang M. Neumann, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Rezidor, adding the group increasingly faced rising energy costs and carbon taxes in many countries.The initiative is part of an industry-wide move towards reduced carbon footprints and greener environmental practices. The Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) was created in June this year by the International Tourism Partnership (ITP) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in collaboration with 23 global hospitality companies, including the Carlson Rezidor Group, with the aim of improving how the sector communicates the impact of hotel stays and business meetings.
