through the hotel business itself , we are supporting local communities through employability opportunities .”
“ We work in many countries to create employability opportunities , either for jobs directly in our hotel in partnership with our hotels or other hotels in the destination , to encourage more people to continue both their personal and professional development . Sometimes , when underprivileged groups go through an employability programme , they ’ re able to get a job straight away , but other times , they realise they can pursue a hospitality management course , for example , and start higher up the ranks .”
However , the main focus is the group ’ s net-zero transformation . In 2022 , RHG pledged to become net zero by 2050 and has since published approved sciencebased targets . Huijbrechts explains that these initiatives put RHG among the biggest companies in the world with concrete net-zero targets .
Additionally , since the COVID-19 pandemic , RHG has pledged to reduce its absolute carbon emissions by 46 % – almost cutting them in half .
Huijbrechts explains that RHG is taking a number of steps towards reaching its net zero targets , including prioritising renewable energy and electricity . The business also operates as an ‘ asset light ’ company , which means the group doesn ’ t own any of the buildings that it operates in .
What ’ s more , to improve its supply chain , the business began work with the sustainable ratings company , EcoVadis to acquire a rating . Initially , RHG was certified with a silver level and is now close to obtaining gold . This tool enables RHG ’ s procurement teams to focus more on responsible sourcing while checking that its regional and main suppliers meet the EcoVadis evaluation .
Promoting sustainable travel with Radisson Hotel Group
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