Think Planet! Rezidor launches ambitious energy-saving initiative and targets 25% energy consumption reduction by 2016
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of
the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has launched a group-wide energy-saving
initiative: The ambitious and pro-active programme Think Planet targets an
energy consumption reduction of 25% by the year 2016 in all Rezidor hotels
across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The group is currently present in 70
countries where 330+ hotels of the brands Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and
Hotel Missoni are operated, and 100 further properties are under development.
"Think Planet reinforces Rezidor's position as one of the industry leaders in
terms of sustainability. Many of our hotels have already introduced progressive,
environmentally friendly measures - now we are spreading these initiatives into
all our properties and focus on key energy-saving investments that will have the
biggest impact", said Inge Huijbrechts, Director Responsible Business at
Rezidor. "At the same time, we are currently faced with significantly rising
energy costs in many countries, along with government carbon taxation. Moving
forward, reducing our energy consumption will also contribute to maximizing our
profits", added Wolfgang M. Neumann, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating
Officer at Rezidor.
Think Planet has been developed and is driven by a specially formed,
interdepartmental and cross-regional team at Rezidor - with representatives from
Technical Services, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, and Responsible Business.
The programme's first phase, a company-wide energy audit, has already been
carried out and resulted in a general Energy Action Plan listing the group's top
energy priorities.
In hotel operations, Think Planet focuses on creating smart energy habits - such
as switching off lights & equipment, turning heating and cooling to eco-mode,
and reporting energy related issues that request attention and preventive
maintenance. The basic Think Planet tools are simple and low-cost solutions:
They comprise daylight and motion sensors for lighting, condensation water
recuperation from air-conditioning, and alarms on freezers. Considerable
investments are made to completely move to energy efficient lighting in all
hotels, install variable extraction systems in the kitchens, and optimize
building management systems and heating-, ventilation- and air condition
installations. "We focus on energy saving investments with a return on
investment up to 7 years", explained Inge Huijbrechts. The energy saving results
are monitored and verified through monthly reports on environmental key
performance indicators.
A crucial factor of the energy-saving initiative is staff engagement: In line
with Rezidor's unique service philosophy Yes I Can! and with the help of the
Think Planet's mascot, the cute firefly Lumi, all 35,000+ employees participate
in the initiative. Dedicated audio- and video trainings inform about smart
energy saving habits in housekeeping, kitchen and meeting areas, a monthly
"Lumiquiz" and a competition for the most efficient, energy saving hotel of the
year ensure continuous employee motivation and involvement.
Think Planet is the newest part of Rezidor's Responsible Business Programme that
dates back to the year 1989. In 2001, Rezidor was one of the first international
hotel companies to introduce a group-wide programme consisting of three main
pillars: health and safety of guests and employees, respect for social and
ethical issues within the company, and a reduced environmental footprint.
Rezidor actively partners with third-party eco labels such as Green Key,
supports the charity organization World Childhood Foundation, and has signed the
United Nations Global Compact. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, Rezidor was awarded as
one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the US-think tank Ethisphere.
For further information, please contact
Christiane Reiter, Senior Director Corporate Communication
+32 2 702 9331, Christiane.Reiter(at)Rezidor.com
Renu Snehi, Senior Director Corporate Communication
+32 2 702 9241, Renu.Snehi(at)Rezidor.com
Inge Huijbrechts, Director Responsible Business
+32 2 702 9295, Inge.Huijbrechts(at)Rezidor.com
About The Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the
world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group features a
portfolio of more than 430 hotels in operation and under development with almost
95,000 rooms in 70 countries.
Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson in Europe,
Middle East and Africa, along with the Club Carlson loyalty programme for
frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence agreement with the iconic
Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the lifestyle
brand Hotel Missoni.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson, a
privately held, global hospitality and travel company, based in Minneapolis
(USA), is the majority shareholder.
The corporate office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.
For more information visit www.rezidor.com
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