Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 35

Founded in

1960

RHG wants consistency in sustainability , the business ensures it pulls together resources – even from its competitors – to make tools available for the industry and to drive a more sustainable , equitable future .”
Think People , Think Community and Think Planet With Scandinavian roots , sustainability and responsible business have been at the top of RHG ’ s agenda for a long time , centred around three main pillars : Think People , Think Community and Think Planet .
Think People ensures the group is looking after and taking care of people in its hotels and supply chain , Think Community works to safeguard those in the community including individuals in underprivileged groups , and the Think Planet pillar focuses on minimising the group ’ s footprint , while forging strong relationships with suppliers .
“ Our work with the community focuses on ensuring that our hotels are engaged in the community ,” Huijbrechts says . “ It ’ s not just a matter of making donations , but it ’ s also a matter of making sure that
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